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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...

Jack Hughes Injury Update - Devils VS Blackhawks

 







   The Devils VS Blackhawks game on Friday, January 5th - was full of constant fighting and injuries after the big hit Connor Bedard took by Brendan Smith. The Devils won that game with a 4-2 score in the third frame after the Blackhawks had been in the lead with a 2-1 score.


   Late into the third period, Jack Hughes had suffered an injury. No one knew exactly what it was that he injured - possibly a knee, ankle, or wrist even. He was definitely in some kind of discomfort in a non-contact play. He didn't return for the remainder of the game.


Injury Update From the 6th of January - Lindy Ruff


   On Tuesday, January 9th - Lindy Ruff gave another update on all his injured players after practice.

   Lindy Ruff on Jack Hughes Injury: "Jack is going to be, in his case, is just going to be weeks - not months. So we'll evaluate him just week to week."

   

"The other guys we don't expect back short term - probably the closest guy that is moving along is Timo Meier." Lindy Ruff said, speaking about the other injured players.



Other Devils That Are Currently Out Due to Injuries:

Jonas Siegenthaler - Broken foot

Ondrej Palat - Lower Body

Tomas Nosek - Foot

Dougie Hamilton - Torn pectoral muscle

 

 

 

 

 

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