Preview: New Jersey Devils Begin Western Road Trip In Vancouver

The New Jersey Devils won the first meeting 7-2. Photo Via ESPN.

Match Overview

After the shootout win at home against the Anaheim Ducks, the New Jersey Devils look ahead at a Western Canadien road trip. The Devils enjoyed home cooking which saw them end with a record of 3-1-0 over the team’s home stand. Even though it’s been a down year for the Devils, this is a strong stretch of hockey they are playing. The team will look to carry the momentum into Vancouver tonight.

The Vancouver Canucks (29-24-7) sit fifth in the tightly contested Pacific Division. To begin the month of March, they have gone (3-2-0) and are coming off a loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Projected Lineups

New Jersey Devils’

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Vancouver Canucks’

Forwards:

Pearson/Miller/Garland

Podkolzin/Horvat/Boeser

Hoglander/Highmore/Chiasson

Motte/Lamikko/Rempal

Defense:

Ekman Larsson/Myers

Hughes/Hamonic

Hunt/Schenn

Goalies:

Demko

Halak

Players To Watch

Nico Daws has done everything the New Jersey Devils have asked him. (Photo via Getty Images)

Nico Daws

New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Nico Daws is a driver as to why the Devils have had so much success recently. He has improved and looked poised in the shootout win over the Ducks. Over his last six games, Daws has had a record of 3-3-0 and has posted a .914 save percentage. Look for him to continue his strong play in the net and be a difference-maker for the Devils.

JT Miller

One of the top trade deadline players, JT Miller, is a significant part of the Canucks’ offensive attack. Miller has a solid campaign that sees him leading the Canucks in points with 70. The next closest Canuck has 48. Miller comes in averaging 3.49 points per 60 minutes (PTS/60) and a Corsi-for percentage (CF%) of 54.00. He brings it all, and the Devils will as well if they want to keep him as a non-factor in the game.

Where To Watch

Puck Drop is at 10:00 PM ET and will be on MSG+.

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