New Jersey Devils Seek Redemption Against Winnipeg Jets at Prudential Center

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent mixed bag of performances. The upcoming clash, scheduled for March 21st, promises to be an exciting encounter in Newark.

Analyzing the past games of the Devils reveals a trend of fluctuating outcomes. In their last three outings at home, they've experienced both highs and lows. Against the Carolina Hurricanes, despite a strong offensive effort with 25 shots on goal and maintaining an even strength throughout, they fell short with a final score of 2-4. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent but was not enough to secure victory.

In contrast, facing off against the St. Louis Blues saw the Devils turn fortunes around by capitalizing on their scoring opportunities – netting four goals from 33 shots which translates into an impressive shooting percentage of about 12 percent. Their defense held strong as well, allowing only one goal against them and securing a win with four points.

However, consistency remains elusive as evidenced by their subsequent game against the Florida Panthers where they scored three goals but conceded five points in return. Despite winning more faceoffs than Florida and having fewer giveaways and penalties, defensive lapses proved costly.

As we look towards this matchup against Winnipeg Jets – who will be visitors at Prudential Center – it's crucial for New Jersey Devils to tighten up defensively while continuing to exploit offensive chances as they did successfully against St. Louis Blues.

The venue could play into New Jersey's hands; historically teams tend to perform better on home ice due to familiarity and fan support which could provide that extra push needed for victory.

Fans can catch all action live on ESPN+ or MSGSN when these two teams face off in Newark on March 21st at 7:00 PM local time (23:00 UTC).