Severson! Bratt! Tonight! | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images It is another crucial game between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets. This one is in Ohio, the Blue Jackets have been on a losing streak, and yet they have the offense and need to win this one. Learn about the matchup in this game preview. This is the most important game of the … [Read more...] about Game Preview #69: New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets
Passivity Is Often A Road to Nowhere
How many times can a defensive team allow wide-open chances for opponents? | Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images When a team struggles to go on the offensive, they can't be expected to go anywhere. When I recapped the win over the Edmonton Oilers last week, I pointed to an aspect of the Devils' approach that is worrying me. The Devils have been playing their … [Read more...] about Passivity Is Often A Road to Nowhere
Devils Allow 7 Goals in Disappointing Loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Danton Heinen scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils. | Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Despite the power playing pulling the Devils within reach, the Penguins outplayed New Jersey at five-on-five. The Devils’ winning streak ended at three when all was said and done. Check out what happened in Saturday’s loss in this game recap. The New Jersey Devils and … [Read more...] about Devils Allow 7 Goals in Disappointing Loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Game Preview #68: New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
Luke Hughes! Sidney Crosby! ABC! Today! | Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils, without their biggest star, will take on a Pittsburgh Penguins team who are not likely to make the playoffs on network television. At least both teams are coming into this one hot. Learn more about the matchup with this preview. Two hot teams in this … [Read more...] about Game Preview #68: New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
The Offense Will Struggle to Adapt Without Hughes and Hamilton
Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images The injuries hitting the Devils down the stretch are deadly, and with both Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton gone, the offense is going to struggle to adapt. The New Jersey Devils have clearly done something to anger the hockey gods, and the injuries have piled on hard as a result. Losing Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, and … [Read more...] about The Offense Will Struggle to Adapt Without Hughes and Hamilton