GDT: Oilers @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG

[JK3]

THE DEVILS ARE ON A 12 GAME WIN STREAK!

DEVILS (15-3-0) vs. OILERS (10-8-0)

Head-to-Head
Ryan Graves scored the game tying goal, then seconds later Jesper Bratt gave the Devils their first lead of the night at 16:52 of the third to lead the Devils to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers several weeks ago in Edmonton. Miles Wood also had two goals and an assist in the game while Connor McDavid (1 goal, 1 assist) and Tyson Barrie (2 assists) had two points apiece.

Tonight is the second and final meeting of the season between the clubs.

Devils team scope:
The Devils have won 12 straight games and 15 of their last 16 after starting the season 0-2. With 30 points, they have the second-best record in the entire NHL. In the Metropolitan Division, the Devils are seven points up on second-place Carolina Hurricanes.

Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 22 points (7 goals, 15 assists), tied for 12th in the NHL in points. Akira Schmid is second in the NHL in goals-against average at 1.34 among goaltenders with three or more appearances and second in save percentage at .941. Vitek Vanecek is fifth at 2.15.

Oilers team scope:
When the Devils defeated the Oilers on November 3 in Edmonton, the Oilers had won five straight games. The loss sent the Oilers into a bit of a tailspin, losing four of their next five. They've come off a big 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights this past Saturday, however.

With 20 points, the Oilers are sitting in the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. They're three points back of Seattle for third in the Pacific Division and nine points behind Vegas for top spot.

Connor McDavid leads the NHL with 34 points (16 goals) and Leon Draisaitl is second with 30 (20 assists).

By the numbers:
New Jersey won 13 straight games during the 2000-01 season, from February 26 through March 23, 2021. The Devils have a goal differential of +26 which is second in the NHL behind Boston at +38.

During the last 12 games, Jack Hughes has 16 points to rank second in the NHL since the Devils streak began on October 25.

Devils have been outstanding in both offensive and defensive categories all season long. They are third in goals per game (3.78), second in goal against per game (2.06), second in shots per game (36.9), first in shots against per game (24.7). The Devils are also undefeated when the opponent scores first (6-0-0).

The Oilers have the second-best power play in the NHL at 31.8%. Next Devils win will be their 300th at Prudential Center. Devils have become the first U.S.-based NHL team with a winning streak of six or more games against all Canadian clubs.

Injury Updates:

Devils
Jonathan Bernier (Hip - IR)
Ondrej Palat (Groin - IR)
Mackenzie Blackwood (Sprained MCL - 3 to 6 Weeks)

Oilers
Kailer Yamamoto (Undisclosed - Day-to-Day)
Evander Kane (Wrist Laceration - IR)
Tyler Benson (Knee - IR)

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[Saugus]

Let's keep this wagon rolling.

 

[njdevil26]

They can't possibly win THIRTEEN in a row.... right?

 

[Better Call Sal]

LET'S f***ING GO DEVILS!!!

 

[Cheddabombs]

Oilers were probably our toughest game on this run, going to be another doozy tonight I'd imagine. Like the past few, just play well and I'll be happy regardless. Go team go

 

[Better Call Sal]

They can't possibly win THIRTEEN in a row.... right?

It's a magic number.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Oilers than Leafs. If they get through these few games it would be pretty amazing.

 

[Oneiro]

Having last change is going to help in this one.

Felt like they really took advantage of us that way in Edmonton.

 

[Saugus]

Having last change is going to help in this one.

Felt like they really took advantage of us that way in Edmonton.

Ya, no more having the fourth line and Smith-Severson trapped out against McDavid.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Oilers will be looking to get back at that 3rd period dagger (graves/bratt) previous matchup. I expect they will have a high pressure response.

At the time that was our toughest matchup (calgary played us hard the next game too). They are missing Kane from before, but hopefully we dont come out flat.

I expect a big crowd tonight. I plan to be there!

i peered over the edm board. They beat us to the gdt. A little more level than last time, saw a mea culpa from last time. Funny.

Lets goooo!! Keep it clean and tidy! Put the gas pedal on early....!!

Oh and... Unleash the Haula Tsunami now that we have breached goal 1!

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Got tickets for this one! C u guys and gals at the Rock! LGD! Play a good game and lets see where it takes us!

 

[FooteBahl]

 

[minibrodeur]

We can tie our franchise record tn with 13 in a row. Let's go!!

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

If you want 2 or more tickets for tonight, only available sections are in the 200s

 

[Satans Hockey]

Big sports day, team USA playing Wales in the World Cup at 2pm today. I want 2 wins today. Should be a good crowd tonight...

LETS GO DEVILS!!!

 

[MartyOwns]

for the love of all that’s holy- no penalties. that means you, mr. smith.

LGD

 

[Wierzbowski426]

So lets not take dumb penalties and just dominate at 5v5 like we do against everyone.

LGD

 

[Rhodes 81]

The last EDM game was definitely the toughest game we played this year. As with that one, McJesus and Drai will get theirs, just have to take advantage of good matchups when we can get them. I have faith at this point that we'll give a solid effort and from there it's a tossup of who can get more out of their depth in games like this.

 

[jkrdevil]

We can tie our franchise record tn with 13 in a row. Let's go!!

Regular season only record. They won 15 in a row if you include regular season + playoffs in 2006.

 

[Darkauron]

Gonna be a hard one

 

[Nubmer6]

INCOMING HAULA HAT TRICK!!!


(Yeah, if I say it enough it'll be true, right?)

 

[My3Sons]

I'll be curious if Hischier has enough hop after last game to keep up with McDavid. You have to figure that hit felt worse the day after than it did during the game.

 

[Eggtimer]

I'll be curious if Hischier has enough hop after last game to keep up with McDavid. You have to figure that hit felt worse the day after than it did during the game.

You would have to think Nico would be sore as hell after that cross check . I can see teams zero in on that and maybe give him a little shot to the same spot to try to get him off his game . I think teams might try changing up how they play against us to try to be able to compete . Do whatever they can to slow us down . Finish their checks and be as physical as possible ?

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Can't seem to get the number 13 out of my head today.

 

[My3Sons]

You would have to think Nico would be sore as hell after that cross check . I can see teams zero in on that and maybe give him a little shot to the same spot to try to get him off his game . I think teams might try changing up how they play against us to try to be able to compete . Do whatever they can to slow us down . Finish their checks and be as physical as possible ?

Hopefully the trainers can put together some sort of cover for that area? A kevlar layer with a pad underneath? Edmonton wants to skate with NJ and unlike Ottawa won't have to rely or borderline play to avoid getting blown out so my guess is that guys play their game instead of look for cheap shots.