<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/new-jersey-falls-4-3-to-washington-in-devastating-overtime-loss.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>12/27/2025</pubdate><author>Ryan Fox</author><hero-image><img src="/images/devils-caps-12-27.jpg" alt="Capitals @ Devils ~ 12/27/25"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>Sportsnaut</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>New Jersey Falls 4-3 to Washington in Devastating Overtime Loss</title><description>The New Jersey Devils (20-16-2) entered Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Washington Capitals (20-13-5) looking to change their fortunes after losses to the Islanders and Sabres, but failed to do so as they fell 4-3 in overtime. Saturday was the Devils second time playing the Capitals this season, as they won 3-2 in the shootout on November 15th.</description></item>