Caps report

Seen and heard last night at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.

BY THE NUMBERS

5 With yesterday’s loss, the Caps fell to five games under .500 (6-11-0), their worst mark of the season.

QUOTABLE

“The third period was one of [goalie Martin Brodeur’s] easiest in regards to having to make big saves.”

— New Jersey coach Larry Robinson after the Caps took two shots in 20 minutes.

OVECHKIN WATCH

For only the fourth time in his 17 NHL games, the talented rookie was held without a point. He had scored five goals in his previous three games.

—Dave Fay