The New Jersey Devils have not waved the white flag. At least, not officially. Maybe their performance on the ice is an indicator they have. However, management at least still believes there is a chance despite the improbability.
This weekend was a tough pill to swallow. The Devils’ playoff chances are sub-10%. It will take an incredible effort to crawl all the way back, including the two games ahead of them this week before the Olympic break.
In the links, a look back at this weekend’s loss and the overturned goal that might have put a nail in the season.
Elsewhere, an outdoor goalie fight?! NYR road ahead and Buffalo’s turnaround.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils thought they tied it late, but the game-knotting goal was called back, spiraling New Jersey into a devastating loss to the Senators in which the power play fell flat. More inside from Pat Pickens.
On the disallowed Connor Brown goal, the ruling certainly perplexed the Devils.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Arthur Staple joined me on Friday’s Devils Rink Report to offer insight on what New Jersey can expect from newcomer Maxim Tsyplakov.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
The Athletic ($): Another goalie fight?! Outdoors?! Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman threw down at center ice inside Raymond James Stadium during the Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins. Check it out.
Boston Hockey Now: As for the game, here’s how the Bruins blew a four-goal lead against the Lightning outdoors.
More Athletic ($): Imagine the Devils could do this in their final stretch? Here are six key reasons for the turnaround by the Buffalo Sabres.
Forever Blueshirts: Unlike the Devils, the New York Rangers have waved the white flag. That’s not new news. However, they need to play out the remainder of the regular season, which includes getting through the NHL trade deadline. So, which approach should they take? Retool? Rebuild? Or tear it down to the studs.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The players, you know. The coaches are different, and there has been nothing but praise through 53 games. But who exactly are the Pittsburgh Penguins?
San Jose Hockey Now: San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky made a decision in overtime against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, which had many scratching their heads. However, here’s why it made sense, contrary to popular belief.
Colorado Hockey Now: It’s sounding more like Colorado Avalanche captain and Swedish Olympian Gabe Landeskog will be healthy enough to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming Milano Cortina games. Will he also be named captain?
