The New Jersey Devils will rest easy today—a day off—knowing they took two points in Wednesday night’s tilt. Despite the injury bug that continues to run rampant through the Devils’ locker room, they’re finding ways to win and stay atop the Metropolitan Division.
That’s got plenty to do with the way Simon Nemec is making the most of the opportunity before him, playing more minutes in the wake of key injuries. More on Nemec’s big night in Chicago in the links below.
Elsewhere, R.I.P to a hockey media legend, how Pittsburgh fought the hockey gods, and a hockey hot take.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: What a night for Simon Nemec. The Devils defenseman has a breakout performance, propelling his team to victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Is this the defenseman New Jersey thought they were getting second overall in 2022?
More NJHN: Amid the Devils’ victory, the injury bug bit, again. And it bit two players who have already suffered previous injuries. More inside on Cody Glass and Zack MacEwan, who left last night’s game.
Devils Rink Report: Spittin’ Chiclets’ Pasha Eshghi has a HOT take. Jack Hughes is BETTER than Sidney Crosby?! He explains in the video below.
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The Post: Wanted to take a moment to recognize a giant in the NHL media landscape. Larry Brooks was one of the best. He blazed the trail for the rest of us. Rest in peace, Brooksie.
Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers brought another goaltender into the fold, as Spencer Martin returns to the NHL after a brief stint in the KHL. So, what’s next for the Blueshirts crease situation?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Kingerski explains while the Pittsburgh Penguins are in Sweden for the Global Series how they fought the hockey gods, and are experiencing a troubling trend.
Colorado Hockey Now: Tough blow for the Colorado Avalanche who are going so well. Valeri Nichuskin will miss some time due to injury.
Florida Hockey Now: Florida Panthers star, Matthew Tkachuk, is hitting the air waves. He and his brother, Brady Tkachuk, have started a Kelce-like podcast called, “Wingmen.”
