James Nichols
It’s no secret that Game 1 of the New Jersey Devils’ first-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes is why the latter is the overwhelming favorite to move on to round 2. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said that everyone, including himself, needs to step up moving forward.
They’ll get their shot at redemption tonight in Game 2, with the chance to head back to New Jersey tied, or even deeper in the hole.
Devils Lines
Stefan Noesen–Nico Hischier–Jesper Bratt
Erik Haula–Dawson Mercer–Timo Meier
Paul Cotter–Cody Glass–Daniel Sprong
Ondrej Palat–Justin Dowling–Nathan Bastian
Defensemen
Luke Hughes–Brett Pesce
Brenden Dillon–Dougie Hamilton
Brian Dumoulin–Johnathan Kovacevic
Goalie: Jacob Markstrom
*Lineup subject to change
Hurricanes Lines
Seth Jarvis–Sebastian Aho–Jackson Blake
Taylor Hall–Jesper Kotkaniemi–Andrei Svechnikov
Jordan Martinook–Jordan Staal–Logan Stankoven
William Carrier–Mark Jankowski–Jack Roslovic
Defense
Jaccob Slavin–Brent Burns
Dmitri Orlov–Jalen Chatfield
Shayne Gostisbehere–Sean Walker
Goalies: Frederik Andersen, Likely
*Lineup subject to change
Devils Game Notes
- The Devils and Carolina face-off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth time in franchise history.
- 2000-01: Won in 6 games | Round 1
- 2001-02: Lost in 6 games | Round 1
- 2005-06: Lost in 5 games | Round 2
- 2008-09: Lost in 7 games | Round 1
- 2022-23: Lost in 5 games | Round 2
- The most points that a Devils player recorded in a playoff series against Carolina was Bobby Holik, who recorded eight points(4g-4a) against the ‘Canes in 2000-01 Eastern Conference Quarter Finals.
- Holik also recorded the most goals (4) in a playoff series against Carolina, which he recorded twice via the 2000-01 Eastern Conference Quarter Finals and the 2001-01 Eastern Conference Quarter Finals
- The most points that a Devils player earned in a playoff game against Carolina is four, after Jack Hughes netted two goals and earned two assists in Round 2/Game 3 during the 2022-23 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- The most goals that a Devils player recorded in a playoff game against Carolina is two, which occurred five times in franchise history (last: J. Hughes, Round 2/Game 3, 2022-23).
- The most hits (since tracked) that a Devils player recorded in a playoff game against Carolina is eight, which Jamie Langenbrunner logged in the 2005-06 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.
- The Devils own an all-time record of 16-10 in Game 2 when trailing 1-0 in a playoff series.
Round One Schedule
Tues., Apr. 22 at CAR 6:00 P.M. E.T.
Fri., Apr. 25 Vs CAR 8:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Apr. 27 Vs CAR 3:30 P.M. E.T.
*Tue., Apr. 29 At CAR TBD
*Fri., May 2 Vs CAR TBD
*Sun., May 4 At CAR TBD
How to Watch—6 P.M. EST
TV: MSG SN, ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS
Radio:DEVILS HOCKEY NET,104.5 The Team ESPN Radio
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