Devils Host Islanders in Metro Showdown | PREVIEW
NEW JERSEY DEVILS (5-4-1) vs. NY ISLANDERS (2-2-2)
New Jersey hosts the New York Islanders in a divisional matchup. Puck drop is 7:08 p.m.
You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
Read below for your game preview and pre-game story. Tonight’s game is presented by Shovlin Mattress Factory.
BY THE NUMBERS | |
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Stats Comparison | Media Game Notes |
Head to Head: Devils vs. Islanders | NHL Standings |
Devils Player Statistics | Islanders Player Statistics |
MORNING SKATE RECAP
Check back at 5 p.m. for the latest from head coach Sheldon Keefe ahead of facing the Islanders.
THE SCOOP
The Devils have hit a little snag in their season. After a hot start that saw the club open the year 4-1-0, the Devils are 1-3-1 in their past five games. The team is coming off three straight setbacks.
The Devils defense did get a boost in Detroit on Thursday night with the return of Luke Hughes (shoulder) and Brett Pesce (ankle). However, the move wasn’t enough to stop some of the slide.
The Islanders had their three-game point streak (2-0-1) snapped by Detroit. Mostly by Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon who posted a 30-save shutout in a 1-0 victory. The Isles surrendered just 11 shots against in the losing effort.
A good sign for the Islanders this year is that goalie Ilya Sorokin is back to his Vezina-winning form. He has a 1.34 goals-against average and .947 save percentage in the opening three games of the season. Last year he posted a 3.01 and .909 – both career lows. The offense still boasts talents like Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, Anders Lee, Brock Nelson and Oliver Wahlstrom. Noah Dobson leads the backend with long-timers Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech.
The Islanders announced that forward Anthony Duclair, a key off-season signing, will miss 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.
WHO’S HOT
Devils: Captain Nico Hischier continued his strong play with two goals at Detroit. He has nine points (6g-3a) in seven games.
Islanders: Goalie Ilya Sorokin has given up just four goals in three games this season.
INJURIES
Devils: Hatakka (upper-body).
Islanders: Duclair (lower-body)
REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS
- Oct. 25 vs. NY Islanders
- Nov. 9 at NY Islanders
- April 13 vs. NY Islanders
STATS LEADERS
STATS LEADERS | ||
DEVILS | ISLANDERS | |
Goals | Hischier, 7 | Dobson, 4 |
Assists | Bratt, 8 | Dobson, 4 |
Points | Hischier, Meier, 10 | 5 tied, 2 |
GAME NOTES
- The Devils face the Islanders on the second half of back-to-backs. The club is 1-1-0 on the second game of back-to-backs this season.
- Timo Meier has a four-game scoring streak (3g-4a).
- Nico Hischier recorded a career-high nine shots at Detroit.
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