The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Colorado Avalanche tonight for the second time this season.
Tonight’s matchup marks the start of a four-game road trip for the Devils, who will look to extend their winning streak to nine games after an 8-1-0 start.
The Devils and the Avalanche meet twice this season. Their first meeting came just two days ago in Newark, when the Devils earned a 4-3 overtime win.
New Jersey enters the game riding an eight-game win streak, while Colorado holds a 5-1-4 record. The Avalanche have dropped four straight (in regulation, overtime, and a shootout) and will look to snap that streak. They remain unbeaten in regulation at home, going 2-0-2 so far this season.
Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner on Sunday, capping off a two-goal performance. Hughes has been red-hot, tallying eight goals in nine games and earning NHL Third Star of the Week honors.
Jesper Bratt continues to contribute as well, posting 11 points through nine games.
For the Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon leads the way with 14 points in 10 games. He scored in Sunday’s matchup and will again be a key player to watch.
The Devils’ win on Sunday came at a cost, as defenseman Brett Pesce left the game after blocking a shot. He was placed on injured reserve. Following the game, head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, including The Hockey News’ Kristy Flannery, that Pesce’s status “is not great.”
The Devils have since recalled Seamus Casey from AHL Utica.
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It’s a special night in the NHL, as all 32 teams are in action. Sixteen games, each with staggered start times, will make up another “Frozen Frenzy.”
The league-leading Devils, who sit atop the standings with 16 points, will play at 9 p.m. ET.
New Jersey looks to keep its winning streak alive, while Colorado aims to end their losing streak and avoid being swept by the Devils this season.
The game can be watched on MSGSN2 or streamed on Gotham Sports.
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