Mornings feel a little brighter after a win, don’t they? The New Jersey Devils pulled off a strong victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, and the energy around the team is buzzing once again.
Mornings always feel a little brighter after a win, right? The New Jersey Devils delivered a strong showing against the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, and the excitement around the team is back in full swing.
Below, you’ll find plenty of postgame coverage on the Devils’ first big victory of the season, along with an update on a key forward’s injury.
Also covered: are the Devils gearing up for a major in-season trade?
Elsewhere around the league: Will Smith has updates for San Jose, another rookie notches his first point, and the Blueshirts deal with a key injury.
Let’s break down the hockey.
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: What initially looked like a promising prognosis for Evgenii Dadonov has now changed — further imaging suggests he may miss more time than expected. How did Sheldon Keefe adjust the lineup on Saturday?
More from NJHN: His lineup tweaks clearly paid off. The Devils rode strong performances from Arseny Gritsyuk and Connor Brown to the win, with Gritsyuk even notching his first NHL points.
Even More: What clicked for the Devils in Game 2 versus Game 1? Puck pressure was far more effective, and Timo Meier was dominating in the physical game.
DailyFaceoff: Looking ahead to potential trades, who could be the biggest name moved in-season? One analyst points to Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton as a possibility.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The future looks bright in the Steel City! Ben Kindel notched his first NHL goal on Saturday for the Penguins, and it was a real highlight.
Boston Hockey Now: Some relief for the Bruins — Hampus Lindholm’s injury isn’t as serious as originally feared. If only the Devils had the same fortune with Dadonov.
San Jose Hockey Now: Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky says he knows there’s another level to Will Smith’s game and is eager to see him reach it.
Colorado Hockey Now: Tough break for Samuel Girard. It seems like he lands on injured reserve at least once a season, and he’s headed back there with an upper-body injury for the Avalanche.
Forever Blueshirts: The news isn’t great for Vincent Trocheck. The Rangers forward is expected to be out week-to-week.
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