Can the Devils Extend Their Winning Streak at Prudential Center Against the Blackhawks?
As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The upcoming clash on home ice is a chance for the Devils to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the standings.
Analyzing past performances, it's clear that the Devils have been on an upward trajectory. In their recent victory against Washington Capitals, they demonstrated a strong offensive game with six goals scored and a shooting percentage of 21 percent. Their powerplay opportunities were efficiently utilized, converting one out of two chances. The team also showed defensive resilience with a 100 percent faceoff win rate during powerplays and an overall faceoff win percentage of 57 percent.
However, in their subsequent game against Boston Bruins, despite maintaining a high faceoff win rate of 72 percent and delivering 33 hits, they fell short with only two goals scored on a shooting percentage of six percent. This loss highlighted areas needing improvement as they faced off against an equally matched opponent.
The trend continued positively when they faced Ottawa Senators; once again showcasing offensive prowess by netting six goals and achieving a shooting percentage of 20 percent. They dominated shorthanded situations with a faceoff win rate of 70 percent while shorthanded.
These statistics suggest that while New Jersey has had moments where scoring was challenging, overall they have maintained strong puck control through faceoffs and shown significant strength in both powerplay and penalty kill situations.
As for how Prudential Center might influence this matchup – historically speaking – teams often perform better at home due to familiar surroundings and fan support which could give New Jersey an additional edge over Chicago.
Devils fans should look forward to seeing if their team can maintain these trends in puck control and capitalize on scoring opportunities while continuing robust defensive play. With recent performances indicating positive momentum for New Jersey, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting game.
The match is scheduled for January 6th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ nationally or tune into MSGSN channel 635 or NBCS-CHI channel 665 depending on locale.