New Jersey Devils pulled off the upset to defeat Washington Capitals. New Jersey Devils entered the game as the underdog, with a 34% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Jersey Devils refused to go away, chipping away at Washington Capitals's lead until New Jersey Devils took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Washington Capitals did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Jersey Devils regained control for good at the very end of the game.