Washington: Braden Holtby made the only mistake in a game of stellar saves, getting caught behind the net and practically gifting Mike Cammalleri a third-period goal in the New Jersey Devils’ 1-0 win over the Washington Capitals in the NHL on Friday.
Racing behind the net to clear the puck, Holtby instead passed it straight to Cammalleri, who easily drove his shot inside the far post with 10:22 remaining for his seventh goal of the season.
Corey Schneider made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season for the Devils, who have won two straight after a four-game skid. They also ended the Capitals’ four-game winning streak.
The teams combined to go 0 for 7 on power plays.
Schneider is the only goalie to have started all of his team’s games this season. It was his 13th career shutout.
Holtby made 27 saves.
Pascal Dupuis meanwhile netted two goals and Sidney Crosby reclaimed sole possession of the NHL scoring lead with an assist in Pittsburgh’s win over Toronto.
The Penguins bounced back from a 5-0 loss at the New York Rangers on Tuesday and killed all six Maple Leafs power plays. Toronto scored three man-advantage goals in a win over Boston on Wednesday.
Cody Franson scored a third-period goal for Toronto. Jonathan Bernier was solid in stopping 39 Pittsburgh shots.
Penguins backup Thomas Greiss made 30 saves, including 13 in the third period.
