Kurtis MacDermid is at the center of a debate among Devils writers and fans about how much the fourth line is being used. | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images Let’s take a look at how the two fourth lines - those led by Lazar and those led by Justin Dowling since Lazar’s injury - have fared over the first quarter of the season. Is this something worth fretting … [Read more...] about How Much of a Problem is the Fourth Line, Really?
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Oilers’ Darnell Nurse left bloodied after hit to head from Maple Leafs’ Reaves
Reaves was assessed a match penalty and a game misconduct. He exchanged words with Edmonton captain Connor McDavid before heading down the tunnel. … [Read more...] about Oilers’ Darnell Nurse left bloodied after hit to head from Maple Leafs’ Reaves
Lightning Stifle Devils in 4-0 Shutout
The New Jersey Devils headed to Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in what was the Devils’ third straight contest in the state of Florida. This time, it… … [Read more...] about Lightning Stifle Devils in 4-0 Shutout
Devils Assign Justin Dowling And Nick DeSimone To AHL
The New Jersey Devils have announced that they are sending forward Justin Dowling and defenseman Nick DeSimone to the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League. New Jersey has a four-day break in the NHL schedule and doesn’t play again until Thursday night when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The gap between games likely makes these AHL assignments a cap move; however, … [Read more...] about Devils Assign Justin Dowling And Nick DeSimone To AHL
A Different Kind of Frustration: New Jersey Devils Shut Out 0-4 by Tampa Bay Lightning
A key reason why the Devils lost tonight: this guy, Andrei Vasilevskiy. | Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images The New Jersey Devils ended their trip to Florida and their week with a shutout loss. But the 0-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning was a different kind of a frustration. This was very much a team loss, as explained in this recap. The New Jersey Devils … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Frustration: New Jersey Devils Shut Out 0-4 by Tampa Bay Lightning