Prudential Center Showdown: New Jersey Devils Face Off Against Montreal Canadiens

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Devils have shown a mix of outcomes in their last few games, which could make for an unpredictable matchup against the Canadiens.

In their most recent game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Devils secured a narrow victory with a final score of 3-2. This win was characterized by solid even-strength play, as all three goals came during 5v5 situations. The goaltending was reliable with a save percentage of 92 percent, and faceoff wins slightly edged out losses at 51 percent.

However, this victory followed a tough loss against the Edmonton Oilers where defensive struggles were apparent; they conceded six goals and had a lower save percentage of 84 percent. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from that game as well – notably an improved faceoff win rate of nearly 53 percent and an aggressive offensive effort that resulted in three goals on twenty-six shots.

Against the Philadelphia Flyers prior to facing Edmonton, it was an overtime heartbreaker for New Jersey as they lost by just one goal after leading for two periods. Their faceoff success stood out with over 61 percent won and they capitalized on powerplay opportunities scoring once out of one chance.

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for redemption at home where crowd support at Prudential Center has historically played into their favor. Fans should look forward to seeing how the Devils will adjust defensively while maintaining their competitive edge in faceoffs and shooting efficiency.

The match is scheduled for January 18th and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or MSGSN starting from Newark's Prudential Center.