New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Prudential Center. | Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 10/31/22 Here are your links for today: Devils Links Jack Hughes potted the only goal on Friday night against[…]
Read MoreGame Preview #9: New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
You may be surprised to hear that Johnny Gaudreau leads Columbus in scoring | Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Coming off one of their biggest wins in years, the Devils get right back at it in this divisional matinee against the Blue Jackets. Can they slow down Johnny Gaudreau and take advantage of a leaky Columbus[…]
Read MoreVitek Vanecek Earns Shutout as Devils Defeat the Avalanche, 1-0
Marino and Vanecek were outstanding tonight. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Against the defending champs, the Devils held onto their one-goal lead for the majority of the third period after a hard-fought game. First Period Tomas Tatar took an early penalty for hooking Devon Toews, and Damon Severson cleared the puck with a slap[…]
Read MoreGame Preview #8: New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Devils will get a chance to show what they’re made of as the defending cup champs come to town The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (4-3-0) face the defending champ Colorado Avalanche (4-2-1). SBN Blog: Mile High Hockey The Time: 7:00 PM The Broadcast: TV – MSGSN[…]
Read MoreThe Stunning Start of John Marino’s Time in New Jersey
John Marino does not care if you have seven inches on him, he will body you up because he knows how to do his job well. | Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images Defenseman John Marino has been incredible for the New Jersey Devils to start this season. Even just 7 games in, Marino[…]
Read MoreDitD & Open Post – 10/26/22: Iron Man Edition
Las Vegas Golden Knights right winger Phil Kessel (8) awaits the resumption of play against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. | D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 10/26/22 Here are your links for today: Devils Links The Devils made[…]
Read MoreComeback Falls Short as Devils Lose to the Caps 6-3
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Devils had 69% of the xG share and still lost to the Bogeyman 6-3. The Devils have not beaten the Caps at home since before the Covid pandemic. First Period The game started with the Hischier line. Hischier centered the puck for Bratt but he wasn’t ready for it.[…]
Read MoreWeekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 10/23 – 10/29
Still in first place for another week. | Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In the second weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain on top, the New Jersey Devils swept their week to move up to fifth, and only the New York Islanders put up a losing record[…]
Read MoreBlackwood Strong in Net Late as Devils Top Sharks 2-1 for Third Straight Win
Sharangovich made a brilliant individual play to get the Devils on the board | Thomas Salus-USA TODAY Sports The Devils continued to generate plenty of shots early, but they needed their goaltender to play well late to secure two points. Blackwood was up to the task and did exactly that. First Period The New Jersey[…]
Read MoreExpected Goals, Actual Goals, and the Early Days of the 2022-23 New Jersey Devils
Ryan Graves: A reason why the Devils’ actual GA in 5-on-5 is notably higher than their xGA. | Photo by Jared Silber/Getty Images The New Jersey Devils’ start to this season featured a team that was doing great in terms of expected goals and lost big in their first two games with actual goals. This[…]
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