The Devils put together a decent first period. They played strong defensively, and Akira Schmid, in his return to the NHL, made some big stops to keep the Lightning off the board. The Devils had extended zone time and forced Tampa’s top lines to play defense but missed the net too often on what would have been high-danger attempts.
The New Jersey Devils fell 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a crucial game with potential playoff implications. They struggled to get pucks to the net and couldn’t recover from a few breakdowns and bad bounces in their own zone. With the loss, the Devils dropped to 29-25-4, while the Lightning improved to 32-23-5.
The Calgary Flames have finally, after weeks of speculation and trade rumors, sent Chris Tanev on his way to a new team: the Dallas Stars. He joins a club that is tied with the Winnipeg Jets with 79 points to lead the central division and tied for second in the western conference. Tanev, an absolute […]
One of the key differences between the Tampa Bay of the past and their current roster is their depth. While their top 6 forward group is still elite, their bottom 6 forwards do not resemble what was once there. This presents opportunities for opponents to expose them when their top players are not on the ice. While the Sabres have not had the season they expected out of their top performers (especially compared to last season), their offensive depth is something that has been a contributor. Tonight, it has the potential to influence the outcome of the game.
