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Point Earned, Streak Secured: Devils Outlast Penguins 2-1 in SO Thriller

  Photo: Andrew MacLean This thrilling Metropolitan Division clash was a goaltending masterclass from both ends of the ice. The New Jersey Devils ultimately prevailed in the shootout, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to secure their second consecutive victory and extend their perfect season-opening home winning streak to seven games. The Devils' win was anchored by netminder Jake Allen, who stopped a stunning 33 of 34 shots through regulation and overtime. Across the ice, the resilient Penguins earned a crucial point, thanks to rookie Arturs Silovs—who turned away 23 of 24 shots while holding the Devils' potent offense in check, an impressive feat for an injury-riddled squad missing six key players. Pittsburgh Penguins Lineup: Rust - Crosby - Kindel Novak - Malkin - Mantha Koppanen - Hayes - Koivunen Heinen - Lizotte - Dewar Wotherspoon - Karlsson Shea - Letang Graves - Clifton Silovs Murashov New Jersey Devils Lineup: Noesen - Hughes - Bratt Meier - Hischier - Mercer Pala...

Devils VS Flyers, 3-2. 12/19/23

 






   The NJ Devils played against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, December 19th in Jersey. The game was full of ties, heading into overtime and the Flyers won with a 3-2 score.


Here's the Devils lineup against the Flyers:

Palat - Hischier - Bratt

Haula - Hughes - Toffoli

Meier - Mercer - Holtz

Lazar - McLeod - Bastian


Siegenthaler - Nemec

Bahl - Marino

Smith - Hughes


Vanecek

Schmid



   Michael McLeod strikes first, the Devils in the lead for the rest of first. The final score of first period being 1-0.


   Ryan Poehling scores the first goal of second period and the first goal for the Flyers, tying the game 1-1. Jesper Bratt scores soon after Poehling.. Ryan Poehling scores his second of the game, tying the game again. The final score of second period being 2-2.


   Skipping third period because there were no goals - the Devils and Flyers head into overtime, Owen Tippett and the Flyers win. The final score being 3-2.



"Tough loss for us," Simon Nemec said. "We had a couple good scoring chances. We have to win against these teams."



- Jack Hughes - Devils In Focus

- Nico Hischier hit 400 NHL Games

- Michael McLeod stats:

   - 7 Goals

   - 5 Assists

   - 12 Points

- Jesper Bratt stats:

   - 13 Goals

   - 24 Assists

   - 37 Points



"It's a predictable game for us and when you play a team like that, it comes down to winning all your 50/50 battles and desperation around the net," Nate Bastian said. "We were lucky enough to get one tonight."








Here's a crazy reply to the Devils 3-2 loss!


Links to other WILD games on December 19th:

Bruins VS Wild   -   It is in a way understandable as to how the Bruins lost to the Wild.. Marc-Andre Fleury.

Golden Knights VS Hurricanes   -   Not going to say much about this one.

Blue Jackets VS Sabres   -   VERY eventful game! A hat trick, 9-4 score..

*All photos by the New Jersey Devils used with permission*


Anyway, here is my honest reaction to 2 of my favorite teams unfortunately losing last night.. (Devils and Bruins)

Hoping they win their next games though! They did play well last night!



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