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Unexpected Shootout Surprises Capitals and Devils in Preseason

9/29/2025

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Story summary

NHL preseason rules allow a practice shootout after regulation, regardless of the score, highlighting policy flexibility.
On September 28, 2025, in New Jersey, the Washington Capitals faced the New Jersey Devils.
The teams did not plan a mock shootout, yet the game ended in an unexpected shootout.
The article did not specify the shootout's outcome.

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Story summary

NHL preseason rules allow a practice shootout after regulation, regardless of the score, highlighting policy flexibility.
On September 28, 2025, in New Jersey, the Washington Capitals faced the New Jersey Devils.
The teams did not plan a mock shootout, yet the game ended in an unexpected shootout.
The article did not specify the shootout's outcome.