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The Devils and Kraken met Jan. 14 in Newark, N.J., with the hosts winning 3-2 in overtime. Hischier, who leads the team with 16 goals and 39 points, tallied twice in that game -- including the winner with 1:18 remaining in OT.
Brock Boeser is having a respectable campaign for the Vancouver Canuck s, scoring 11 goals and tallying 13 assists. With Kiefer Sherwood also gone now, he’s going to have even more opportunities.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Friday night in Vancouver. New Jersey came to play early, jumping out to a quick lead and seemingly taking over the contest by the midway point.
The New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers meet Tuesday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
Devils are failing badly and the key to their troubled season may have been their inability to acquire Quinn Hughes
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3 Takeaways from Devils’ Roller Coaster 5-4 Victory Over Canucks
On Friday evening, the New Jersey Devils continued their road trip against the Vancouver Canucks. Despite nearly choking away a 3-0 lead, they hung on to win 5-4 — their fifth victory in the last six contests.
After Luke Hughes was placed on long-term injured reserve, the New Jersey Devils must decide whether to trade Dougie Hamilton. The Devils can use his trade to create more salary space and strengthen their goaltending and forward positions while achieving better team balance which will help them compete for playoff spots during Hughes' absence.
Westfield, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, led by just one goal heading into the third period. Lisnock scored 44 seconds into the final period, which started a scoring barrage in which the Blue Devils (12-1) pulled away from the Highlanders (7-9).
The Seattle Kraken will host the New Jersey Devils in some afternoon hockey before the Seahawks play in the NFC Championship game.