Devils Seek Redemption Against Hurricanes at Lenovo Center

The New Jersey Devils are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, and this matchup is pivotal for NJ. The Devils have struggled in their recent encounters with CAR, losing both games on April 20 and April 22. In these contests, NJ's offense has been stifled, managing only one goal per game while allowing a combined total of seven goals against them.

Offensive Struggles

NJ's offensive woes have been evident in their recent performances. Despite outshooting CAR in faceoffs with a win percentage of 61 percent on April 20, the Devils failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their power play has also been ineffective, going scoreless despite multiple opportunities. To turn the tide against CAR, NJ must find ways to convert these chances into goals.

Defensive Adjustments

Defensively, NJ needs to tighten up and prevent high-quality scoring chances from CAR's forwards like Jordan Martinook and Logan Stankoven who have been instrumental for the Hurricanes. The Devils' goaltending has faced an average of over 35 shots per game in this series; reducing defensive lapses will be crucial for success.

As they prepare for their next clash at Lenovo Center on April 29 at 1:00 PM EDT, broadcasted nationally on ESPN and MSGSN locally for away fans, NJ must bring a balanced approach combining offensive aggression with defensive resilience if they hope to secure a victory against CAR.

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