Tag Archives: Jacob Markstrom

Devils stabilize going into the break, all while weathering mini-injury crisis

Posted on February 11, 2025 by hasan4978

Last time I wrote, the Devils had at least beaten the Bruins on Jacques Lemaire night, snapping a four game losing streak and hopefully ending the January blues this team went through. Whatever reason(s) you want to attribute the Devils’ … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Markstrom Expected Out Four to Six Weeks With MCL Sprain

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Derek

On Thursday, Jan. 23 during a 5-1 win over the Bruins, Devils’ starting netminder Jacob Markstrom left the game at 3:09 of the second period when Justin Brazeau lost his balance and fell into him to cause an injury. After … Continue reading →

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Carrick Plays Unlikely Overtime Hero for Rangers in Stronger Effort

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Derek

Sometimes, hard work pays off. It did for the Rangers in a well-deserved 3-2 overtime win over the Devils at 33rd and 7th on Thursday night. It was their second victory over the last three in what’s a more optimistic … Continue reading →

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Devils hit a mini crisis point as TV blackout hits local customers over the holiday

Posted on January 2, 2025 by hasan4978

Now that the Devils are slumping, I feel moderately guilty for not blogging during the recent homestand, where the team looked like they were hitting all cylinders and even posting good performances at the Rock. Of course, as the home … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Chanukah Hockey Holiday Fun

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Derek

Merry Christmas, everyone and Happy Chanukah! On Christmas Day, I figured I’d put up something for the holiday season. The 2024-25 season is almost approaching the halfway point. A couple of teams have already played 37 games. That would be … Continue reading →

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Devils finish tough five-game homestand with seven points out of ten

Posted on December 16, 2024 by hasan4978

I’m only being half flip with my title here…for most of this season the Devils have certainly found it tougher sledding in front of their home fans at the Rock than they did playing anywhere in the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Devils Well Represented at 4 Nations Face-Off

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Derek

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off were revealed. The tournament will take place in mid-February. It features Finland, Sweden, Canada, and USA. Games will be played between Feb. 12-20. The two teams with the best … Continue reading →

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Key Blueshirts’ Disappearing Act Wearing Thin

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers showed little passion in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Devils at home. Their opponent gave them several chances to make it a game. Key Blueshirts disappear in loss. Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Berard to Miss Hudson Rivalry Game against Devils

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers host the Devils in the first Battle of Hudson on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brett Berard suffered an upper-body injury and will miss the big game. How the Devils stack up. Continue reading →

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Devils don’t enjoy home cooking on Thanksgiving weekend

Posted on December 2, 2024 by hasan4978

The last time I posted, the Devils had just completed their Florida trip and were on their first (and thus far only) extended break of the season before this most recent stretch of seven games in twelve nights, concluding tonight … Continue reading →

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