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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...

Connor Bedard Injury Update - Hit From Brendan Smith on 1/5/24

 







   The Blackhawks played in Jersey on Friday, January 5th. The game was more fights and penalties than goals after Connor Bedard took a hit from Brendan Smith. The Devils did end up winning with a 4-2 score in the third after the Blackhawks were in the lead with a 2-1 score.


   Soon into the first period, Connor Bedard took a big hit from Brendan Smith. Bedard had left for the remainder of the game and no updates.. the rest of the game was full of constant fights and penalties, and a few other players also went to the locker room.

   Nico Hischier went to the locker room soon after Bedard due to a hit by Connor Murphy, but he returned in the second period. Jack Hughes and Nick Foligno left the game later on - no updates on Jack Hughes, but Nick Foligno has a fractured left finger while Connor Bedard has a fractured jaw. Both Bedard and Foligno are on injured reserve.

 

 

 

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