The New Jersey Devils got a great game from the returning Jack Hughes, two terrible goals allowed by Igor Shesterkin, and even led 3-2 in the third period. They lost 3-5. Which means the Devils blew it. This is an unhappy recap of the loss.
The Devils lost Andrew Brunette to a head coaching opportunity in Nashville, but he has been replaced by former Vancouver head coach Travis Green. Otherwise, a very similar group from last year heads into this season.
Since the season ended, a big part of the discussion around the New Jersey Devils has been the need to address goaltending, again. But is it necessary?
This post previews the upcoming second round playoff series between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. This quickly put-together series preview covers all situations, narratives, and so much more for this series.