In their preseason home opener, the New Jersey Devils played well in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. This recap covers the things the Devils did well in a solid performance overall.
The New Jersey Devils didn’t make things easy for themselves as Mackenzie Blackwood let in two late goals to send the game to overtime, but they got the job done in overtime against the Washington Capitals.
Rust scores 2, Crosby gets goal, 2 assists, Pens beat Devils Updated: April 9, 2021- 10:51 PM
New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Bill Kostroun / AP NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Bryan Rust scored two goals and Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists in leading the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Jared McCann, Brian Dumoulin and Colton Sceviour also scored as the banged-up Penguins won their second game in as many nights and eighth in 11 games (8-2-1). Casey DeSmith made 25 saves in snapping a personal two-game losing streak.