The New Jersey Devils‘ streak came to an end last night, but they’re still winners in five of their last seven and have two games at home coming up.
The playoffs are NOT unreachable, and if they could just improve in a few areas, they could very well get in.
In the links, how the Devils fell apart in the third period to close out their road trip. Plus, an unexpected boost from some impact rookies.
Elsewhere, New York Rangers trade targets, a scary moment in Pittsburgh, and Gabriel Landeskog’s Olympic status.
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils’ three-game win streak came to an end on Sunday when they fell 4-2 to the Seattle Kraken. Contributor James Birle has the recap on how it happened.
Zooming the lens in, the Devils’ loss could have been prevented. It came down to another poor goaltending performance by Jacob Markstrom and an unexpected and shockingly bad line.
On a brighter note, the Cody Glass line with Arseny Gritsyuk and Lenni Hämeenaho had another strong game. They didn’t add on the scoresheet, however; they remain the Devils’ best line of late. More insight on the arrival of Hämeenaho and how he and Gritsyuk are providing unexpected results as rookies inside.
📺 Devils Rink Report: On the latest episode of Devils Rink Report, Ryan Novozinsky joined me to discuss Lenni Hämeenaho’s performance since he’s been recalled and how the Devils forward may never look back.
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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: There was a bit of a scary moment that happened so quickly you might have missed it if you were tuned into the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ tilt with the Vancouver Canucks. Evgeni Malkin collapsed on the bench in pain. Dan Muse clarified the situation.
Forever Blueshirts: Igor Shesterkin remains sidelined, and Johnathan Quick is struggling in net. Here’s why the New York Rangers must recall Dylan Garand and give him an NHL audition.
Colorado Hockey Now: Will Gabriel Landeskog make it to the Olympics? Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar explains, “It’s going to be tight.”
Carolina Hockey Now: According to a report, Brandon Bussi and the Carolina Hurricanes are working on a contract extension. More inside from CHN.
The Athletic ($): The New York Rangers declared a retool. From big names to reclamation projects and everything in between, who should be on the Rangers trade target board?
