Can the Devils Tame the Blue Jackets at Prudential Center?

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, which could make for an unpredictable game against Columbus.

In their most recent clash with Detroit Red Wings, the Devils secured a narrow victory with a 3-2 scoreline. Their shooting percentage stood firm at eight percent, and they managed to win just over half of their faceoffs. However, they failed to capitalize on any of their four powerplay opportunities.

A few days prior against Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey faced a tough defeat despite scoring three goals and winning 53 percent of faceoffs. The Oilers' offensive firepower proved too much as they netted six goals past the Devils' defense.

Against Philadelphia Flyers in an overtime thriller that ended 3-2 in favor of Philly, New Jersey showed resilience by taking more than sixty percent of faceoffs but struggled with giveaways and penalties which may have cost them crucial moments in the game.

The upcoming match presents another opportunity for redemption as they take on Columbus at home soil where crowd support has always played a pivotal role. The key areas for improvement would be capitalizing on powerplays and tightening up defensively to avoid giving away easy goals.

The Prudential Center has been known for its electrifying atmosphere which could give an extra edge to the home side. With both teams looking to assert dominance early on, it's expected that faceoff wins will be crucial in setting up offensive plays and maintaining puck possession.

Fans can catch all the action live from Newark's Prudential Center on December 28th across various networks including BSOH (channel 660), MSGSN2 (channel 635-2), or stream it via ESPN+.