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Devils back at a crossroads after devastating loss to the Sharks

Posted on December 2, 2023 by hasan4978

Mea culpa…I thought the Islanders game on Tuesday night would be the start of the Devils getting back to being the Devils circa last season’s version. Instead it seems to have only been a pit stop on the way back … Continue reading →

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Devils’ wild comeback evokes visions of last year and ends Isles’ unbeaten streak

Posted on November 28, 2023 by hasan4978

After the Devils’ humiliating Black Friday home loss to the Blue Jackets (a game I fortunately wasn’t able to attend), I was at about my low ebb with this year’s team, even more than blowing the Rangers game in the … Continue reading →

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Slumping Devils need to regroup over Thanksgiving break

Posted on November 22, 2023 by hasan4978

Perhaps the only good thing that’s happened in Newark the last couple of weeks is this announcement that franchise icon Sergei Brylin will be placed in the team’s Ring Of Honor, which to date only had one member – original … Continue reading →

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Devils’ troubles on full display in second straight loss to Capitals

Posted on November 11, 2023 by hasan4978

While I did not stay up late on a weeknight for the sour end of the Devils’ road trip (a 6-3 defeat in Colorado), there was no getting away from Friday’s home game against the Caps – even though I … Continue reading →

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Devils injury concerns mar solid road trip thus far

Posted on November 6, 2023 by hasan4978

With Nico Hischier already on the shelf since leaving a game against Buffalo on the 27th last month the Devils could ill afford to lose their Hart candidate as well, but lose Jack Hughes they have, after he took a … Continue reading →

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Devils’ rolller-coaster week showcases their talent and flaws

Posted on October 28, 2023 by hasan4978

It was a roller-coaster ride for the Devils in three games this week that highlighted the good, the bad, and ugly. Jack Hughes continues his torrid start. Continue reading →

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Hughes making an early case for the Hart after putting on a show in Belmont

Posted on October 20, 2023 by hasan4978

Devils’ star Jack Hughes continued his torrid start to the season by scoring the overtime winner against the Islanders. Continue reading →

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Devils gain points in an opening home doubleheader that showed growing pains

Posted on October 14, 2023 by hasan4978

Until now I hadn’t actually watched the arena intro for the 2023-24 Devils, despite being at both home games on Thursday and Friday. Mostly out of laziness to be fair, since I left just early enough to arrive for intros … Continue reading →

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Devils conclude a dominant preseason with seven straight wins

Posted on October 8, 2023 by hasan4978

Admittedly with an 82-game regular season on the docket and an anticipated playoff run after, preseason games interest me even less this year than they have in the previous several seasons. Don’t get me wrong, I would have probably gone … Continue reading →

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Rangers drop preseason match to Devils, Cuylle and Othmann shine

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers played their third exhibition game of six. They dropped a 3-2 decision to the Devils at MSG. It was a mixed bag as far as the first game between the close Hudson rivals since the first round. … Continue reading →

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