New Jersey Devils Set to Battle Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Devils have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games, which could play a significant role in their upcoming performance.

In their last three games, the Devils have experienced both highs and lows. They secured a win against the Detroit Red Wings with a close score of 3-2, showcasing resilience by scoring two goals in the third period. This victory was supported by solid goaltending with a save percentage of 92 percent and an even faceoff win rate.

However, this triumph was followed by a tough loss against the Edmonton Oilers where they were outscored 6-3. Despite putting up more shots on goal than in their previous game, they struggled defensively and allowed six goals on 38 shots for a save percentage of just 84 percent. Their faceoff performance improved slightly to around 53 percent but wasn't enough to secure them the win.

The third game saw them go into overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers but ultimately losing with a final score of 3-2. The team's goaltender had an improved save percentage at around 89 percent compared to their loss against Edmonton but still fell short.

The upcoming game will test whether New Jersey can harness its offensive capabilities while tightening up defensively. With fluctuating performances in recent outings, consistency will be key for them as they face off against Carolina Hurricanes.

Devils fans should look forward to seeing how their team adapts and responds after these varied results. Will they be able to leverage their strengths such as faceoff wins where they've been over fifty percent recently? Or will defensive lapses cost them once again?

Catch all the action live from Raleigh's PNC Arena or tune into ESPN+ or Hulu for internet broadcasts on January 26th at half past seven Eastern Time (ET).