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Devils and Hurricanes Clash in Raleigh: A Storm of Competition Brews at PNC Arena

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of resilience. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 11th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Raleigh.


May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) reacts after their loss against the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime in game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games. They secured a hard-fought victory against the Detroit Red Wings with a final score of three to two. This win was characterized by an even-strength performance where they managed to outshoot their opponents and had a slight edge in faceoff wins.


However, this victory was sandwiched between two losses. The most recent game saw them fall six to three against the Edmonton Oilers despite having more hits and takeaways during the match. Their shooting percentage was higher than usual but it wasn't enough to secure the win.


May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) controls the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (76) during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Earlier, they faced a tight contest that went into overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers, ultimately losing three to two. Despite dominating faceoffs and showcasing an aggressive shorthanded play with a high win percentage during those situations, they couldn't capitalize on these advantages when it mattered most.


One consistent aspect for the Devils has been their goaltending which has maintained save percentages close to perfection across these games. However, defensive lapses seem to have cost them dearly especially when playing at even strength.


May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) comes out onto the ice for the warmups before game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

As they head into PNC Arena – known for its raucous atmosphere which could influence any visiting team's performance – maintaining focus on defense while capitalizing on powerplay opportunities could be key factors for success.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or tune into MSGSN or BSSO depending on their location as both teams battle it out starting from midnight UTC on February 11th at PNC Arena in Raleigh.

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