Clash of the Devils and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming match, scheduled for January 20th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for both teams.

The Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games. Their most recent encounter resulted in a narrow win against the Detroit Red Wings with a scoreline of 3-2. This victory was particularly notable for its even-strength goals and solid goaltending, boasting a save percentage of around 92 percent. However, this win followed a tough loss to the Edmonton Oilers where they were outscored 6-3 despite having more hits and blocked shots than their opponents.

One area where New Jersey has consistently excelled is faceoffs; they've won over half of their faceoffs in each game analyzed. This control over puck possession could be crucial in dictating the pace against Columbus.

Defensively, there's room for improvement as evidenced by conceding six goals during even strength play against Edmonton. The team will need to tighten up and support their goaltender more effectively if they wish to stave off the Blue Jackets' offense.

Special teams haven't been much of an advantage lately either; powerplay opportunities have been scarce and largely unfruitful which might prompt some strategic changes from the coaching staff.

Looking ahead, fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice. The venue itself may play into this dynamic; Nationwide Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which could influence momentum swings during gameplay.

Devils supporters can catch all the action on ESPN+ or MSG channel 634 when these two NHL rivals clash on January 20th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Puck drop is set for local time with broadcast details available through various networks including BSOH channel 660 locally in Columbus.