Prudential Center Showdown: New Jersey Devils Clash with Detroit Red Wings

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The Devils' performance in their last game against the Philadelphia Flyers highlighted areas that need improvement, particularly on defense and in goal.

The Devils managed to score twice but allowed five goals against them. Despite taking 37 shots, they only converted at a rate of about 5 percent, which is below what one would expect from a team with their offensive capabilities. Their power play did manage to capitalize once out of three opportunities, showing some effectiveness with an impressive faceoff win percentage during power plays.

Defensively, however, there were challenges. The team's plus-minus rating was minus 16 for the game – a clear indicator that they struggled on both ends of the ice when it came to even-strength play. In terms of goaltending, there was an 80 percent save rate overall but this dipped to around 78 percent during even-strength situations where four out of five goals were conceded.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and showcases how well they can adjust after setbacks. It will be crucial for the Devils' defense and goaltender to step up and reduce the number of high-quality chances allowed.

Fans should also keep an eye on faceoffs as they have been strong in this area; winning draws can lead to more controlled possession and potentially more scoring opportunities while limiting those of their opponents.

The match is scheduled for October 15th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or locally on MSG channel 634 starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.