NHL Notebook: Devils Passing Every Test
The New Jersey Devils continue to impress as they face a series of tough challenges. Just two days after a dramatic home overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens, the Devils secured a 2-1 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center. This win keeps them undefeated at home with a perfect 7-0 record.
Both games were significant matchups: Montreal was the second-best team in the Eastern Conference, while the Devils and Penguins held the top two spots in the Metropolitan Division before Sunday’s games. Despite this strong start, it’s only November, and the playoff race is still months away, with the Stanley Cup playoffs beginning in roughly eight weeks.
Coach’s Perspective on Early Challenges
“We’ve had lots of them. Those two games coming back from the road, those are real good teams, but I feel like every team we’ve played is really good. Even some of the games that we’ve played where you think it’s a team that didn’t make the playoffs or whatever it is last year, you look now and those teams are surging. Everyone’s good, every game is good.”
— Sheldon Keefe, Devils head coach
The Devils have demonstrated resilience and quality against strong opponents, signaling a promising season ahead as they tackle one challenge after another.
Summary: The New Jersey Devils remain undefeated at home, passing every test early in the season and showing strong resilience against top teams in the NHL.