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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...
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Devils Win In Washington 6-3, 1/3/24







   The Devils went to Washington and took the W on Wednesday, January 3rd. After a loss before the new year, they made a great come back with a 6-3 score against the Capitals.


Devils lineup against the Capitals:

Toffoli - Hughes - Bratt

Haula - Hischier - Mercer

Lazar - McLeod - Holtz

Smith - Tierney - Bastian


Siegenthaler - Nemec

Hughes - Marino

Bahl - Miller


Daws

Vanecek


   The Devils take the lead right away, Nico Hischier scoring the first. Nico Hischier scores ANTOHER! Connor McMichael scores the first goal for the Capitals near the end of the period - the final score being 2-1.


   Dawson Mercer scores, making sure the Devils stay in the lead. Evgeny Kuznetsov nets one, the Capitals now having two goals. John Carlson ties up the game, but Michael McLeod gives back the Devils the lead!


   Dawson Mercer gets another goal, two for his 200th. Michael McLeod yet again with another goal! The final score being 6-3.


 

"We knew what was at stake here. It was a big game for us to start off the year right, and I think we did a good job." Nico Hischier said.


 

- Dawson Mercer hit 200 NHL Games

- There were 3 possibilities for 3 players in this game to get a hat trick!

- It was a four point night for Nico Daws

- Nico Hischier stats:

   - 10 Goals

   - 10 Assists

   - 20 Points



"I'm proud to play in every game, be consistently out there," Dawson Mercer said. "It's something I take a lot of pride in. It's nice to hit that milestone."


 






POST-RAW : Michael McLeod
POST-RAW : Lindy Ruff

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

 

 

 

 



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