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Devils and Blues Clash at Prudential: A Battle of Will on Ice

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the St. Louis Blues at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The upcoming match, scheduled for March 8th, promises an exciting clash as both teams vie for dominance.


Nov 3, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues left wing Jake Neighbours (63) reacts after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games. Despite a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning where they managed only one goal compared to Lightning's four, they bounced back with a solid win over the Montreal Canadiens scoring four goals and conceding three. However, consistency remains elusive as they suffered another defeat at the hands of the New York Rangers with just one goal to Rangers' five.


Analyzing these performances reveals some trends for the Devils. Their powerplay opportunities have been relatively fruitful against Montreal but fell short in other games. The team's shooting percentage has fluctuated significantly – from an impressive 17 percent against Montreal down to just 2 percent when facing off with New York Rangers.


Nov 3, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) defends during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, there is room for improvement; while goaltending has been strong with save percentages holding steady at 100 percent across all games reviewed, this hasn't always translated into game wins due to high numbers of shots allowed.


The faceoff win percentage has been more consistent – staying above 50 percent in all matches – which could be key in controlling play against St. Louis Blues who are known for their aggressive style.


Nov 3, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the net against New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (42) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can expect a gritty battle where every possession will count and special teams could tip the scales. With home-ice advantage and recent winning experience within reach, it’s up to New Jersey Devils to harness that energy and convert it into a victory before their loyal supporters.


Catch this thrilling encounter live on ESPN or head down to Prudential Center in Newark on March 8th; puck drop is set for midnight GMT (7 PM local time).

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