Observations from the Washington Capitals' 5-3 preseason victory against the New Jersey Devils
Briefly

Alex Ovechkin made his preseason debut, combining with Dylan Strome and Andrew Mangiapane to contribute to the Capitals' offensive efforts in their first win of the season.
Spencer Carbery highlighted Jakub Vrana's strong performance, noting his impressive play along the walls that resulted in positive shot attempts and scoring chances for the Capitals.
Washington's new top defense pairing of Jakob Chychrun and John Carlson showed promise with their combined performance, resulting in key contributions on offense and solid play overall.
Logan Thompson had a stellar game in net, stopping all 25 shots he faced, affirming his position in the Capitals as a strong goaltender.
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