“We’re still in first?” “For now. …for now.” | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images In the tenth weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot of the 2022-23 season, the New Jersey Devils are in first place and slumping. The Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers are all hot right now and pursuing said Devils.[…]
Read MoreDevils Ultimately Lose Tight Game to Panthers, 4-2
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images It was a pretty close game in terms of shots and xG, but the Devils lost 4-2, as Verhaeghe scored the empty netter to seal the deal for Florida. At least Haula scored his 2nd of the year 1st Period Hamilton had the first shot on goal for the Devils.[…]
Read MoreFanFirst Fridays: Someone Make a Trade Edition
Could Damon Severson be moved out to help create cap space for an improvement up front? | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Player movement sparks renewed interest in a long season and I have an under-the-radar idea for a target or two. FanFirst Fridays are meant to put the wishes of the fans first, whether that’s[…]
Read MoreDevils Devoid of Shooting Success in 49-Shot, 2-1 Loss to Flyers
It’s not just him right now. | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Devils need to score more than one a game to win. First Period The New Jersey Devils dominated the opening minutes of their game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Three and a half minutes in, Fabian Zetterlund drew a hooking penalty from Kevin[…]
Read MoreR-E-L-A-X! The Devils Will Be Just Fine
As long as the Devils keep putting the puck in the net, like Nico Hischier did here, they’ll be ok. | Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports The Devils are “struggling”, if you think this team is one that at one point was on a 138 point pace. More likely, these are the normal ebbs and flows[…]
Read MoreDevils Drop Disappointing Game to Stars, 4-1, Despite Schmid’s Excellence
He knows how to play at The Rock. | Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Akira Schmid made some jaw dropping saves – and it was 2-1 until the ENGs – but Scott Wedgewood stole the show for the Stars. First Period The first few minutes of the period were calm for the[…]
Read More2022-23 Gamethread #28: New Jersey Devils at Our Hated Rivals
A perfect photo from the last game. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The New Jersey Devils have a chance to extend their road winning streak to tie the NHL record of 12 games tonight. They just have to beat Captain Headhunter, Jacob Trouba, and Our Hated Rivals a second time at the World’s Most[…]
Read MoreWeekly Metropolitan Division Snapshot: 12/11 – 12/17
“Still in first?” “You bet.” “Want to chill?” “Only if there’s Gato.” “Cool.” | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images In the ninth weekly Metropolitan Division snapshot of the 2022-23 season, the New Jersey Devils remain in first place. The New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, and Pittsburgh Penguins all moved closer to the top.[…]
Read MoreThe Devils Defense is Successful By Committee
Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images Some star defenders get a huge share of ice time compared to the rest of their team. The Devils don’t need to do that this year, and they haven’t. There are some real superstar defensemen in the NHL. The name everyone talks about is Cale Makar, and for[…]
Read More2022-23 Gamethread #27: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
The New Jersey Devils pounded Ilya Sorokin with shots and put three past him back in October. Something tells me that will not necessarily happen again. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils host the less odious NYC-area team, the New York Islanders, tonight. The Devils beat them 4-1 with[…]
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