New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 3/31/25
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The Devils gave up two early goals in Friday’s game against the Jets, and Connor Hellebyuck held the door shut the rest of the way. Winnipeg won 4-0. [Devils NHL]
Then on Saturday, Nico Hischier scored his second career hat trick as the Devils beat the Wild 5-2. [Devils NHL]
Captain Nico:
I’m not saying Nico Hischier should win the Hart Trophy.
But I’m saying he should be on a lot of ballots and he should get more votes than a lot of guys whose names I’m seeing floated more often than his.
Devils would not make the playoffs without him steadying the ship. pic.twitter.com/dVlRSYNRLr
— CJ Turtoro (@CJTDevil) March 30, 2025
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Five away now:
ONLY FIVE TO GO
Alex Ovechkin is now only five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/7QYOSGt01l
— NHL (@NHL) March 30, 2025
“San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini had a night to forget Saturday. First, Celebrini was held off the scoresheet in the Sharks’ 6-1 loss to the New York Rangers at SAP Center. Then, after the game, Celebrini, according to a witness, discovered that his car, parked in the players’ lot at the arena, had been struck by the Rangers’ team bus as it backed into the lot.” [The Mercury News]
Rough night for Macklin Celebrini — 6-1 loss, then the Rangers team bus reportedly hit his car
(via @Ashley943)pic.twitter.com/YFZPacl7cp
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) March 30, 2025
Some history for Connor Hellebuyck:
“Connor McDavid is expected to return before the end of the regular season despite not traveling with the Edmonton Oilers for the start of an upcoming four-game road trip, coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday.” [NHL.com]
What exactly does the NHL look for in goaltender interference reviews?
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