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Will the New Jersey Devils Glide Past the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena?

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its competitive edge. The upcoming match on March 17th promises an intense battle on ice, with both teams looking to assert dominance.


Jan 22, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates with teammates after his goal during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Devils have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. Despite a strong showing against the Florida Panthers with a shooting percentage of 12 percent and winning over half of their faceoffs, they ultimately fell short in points. Their powerplay opportunities were capitalized once out of three chances, indicating room for improvement when playing with an advantage.


In contrast, during their game against the Los Angeles Kings, they struggled significantly more. They managed only one goal from 31 shots—a meager shooting percentage of 3 percent—and lost despite winning nearly half of their faceoffs and blocking numerous attempts by the Kings.


Jan 22, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Nathan Bastian (14) plays the puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Their most recent game showed resilience as they faced off against Anaheim Ducks. With an impressive 55 shots taken and a shooting percentage holding at 6 percent, it was clear that offensive pressure was not lacking. However, even with two powerplay goals from four opportunities and winning over half of their faceoffs again, victory eluded them as goaltending proved decisive; they conceded four goals from just twenty even-strength shots.


The key takeaway for the Devils is consistency in capitalizing on scoring opportunities while tightening up defensively during even-strength play. As they head into Vegas territory, maintaining discipline and converting powerplays will be crucial elements for success.


Jan 22, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) makes a save as New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) leaps during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on TNT or stream it via Max internet service as these two teams clash at T-Mobile Arena on March 17th at 19:30 UTC.

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