WASHINGTON -- Mistakes have come back to bite the Devils plenty in recent weeks, and one Thursday night had the makings to do the same.
A game-tying short-handed goal early in the third period erased a 1-0 lead and, for the time being, the brilliant performance of goalie Keith Kinkaid.
But the Devils quickly got back to the defense that kept the Capitals under wraps all night, keeping the game tied before earning a 2-1 shootout victory.
"Those are tough to have, especially in the third period like that when you're up 1-0 and you're goalie's been standing on his head," forward P.