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A back-breaking, late third-period goal for the Islanders and another rough offensive night for the Devils led to a 2-1 New Jersey loss. This isn’t fun. [Devils NHL]
“Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier aren’t scoring enough goals, and it’s causing the New Jersey Devils’ offense to sputter.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
“Whether snake bitten in the case of Hischier and Bratt or simply underperforming offensively in the case of Hamilton, New Jersey will need an offensive shakeup from their top guys one way or the other.” A look at what the Devils need this holiday season: [New Jersey Hockey Now]
“While Dougie hasn’t been nearly as bad as the perception around him has been — I still believe he is one of the better defensemen on the roster — he certainly isn’t playing up to the caliber of play he was in prior seasons.” [Devils’ Advocates]
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Flower returns?
“The numbers are almost too low to be believed. Auston Matthews, the NHL’s leading goal scorer since he entered the league in 2016, isn’t scoring anymore. Thirty-five games into the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain sits tied for 29th in goals per game and 97th in points per game, with only 14 goals, nine assists and 23 points in 30 games.” What’s wrong with Auston Matthews? [The Athletic ($)]
“Is Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby a top-five all-time NHL legend alongside Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe?” [The Hockey News]
“It’s beginning to look a lot like hockey at loanDepot park. The dasher boards, glass, benches and penalty boxes are all up in preparation for the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at the home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins.” [NHL.com]
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