Preview: New Jersey Devils to Start West Coast Swing in Anaheim

The New Jersey Devils will play the Anaheim Ducks for the first time in a while. (Photo via Getty Images)

Following a tough shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New Jersey Devils will look to rebound. This in the team’s first game of their West Coast stint again Anaheim (3-4-3). The Anaheim Ducks enter this one having scored at least three goals in each of their last five games. Goaltending will be crucial in the quest to secure a victory.

Projected Lines

Devils’

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Ducks’

Forwards:

Groulx – Getzlaf – Terry

Henrique – Zegras – Milano

Comtois – Lundestrom – Lettieri

Deslauriers – Grant – Carrick

Defensemen:

Lindholm – Drysdale

Fowler – Manson

Benoit – Shattenkirk

Goalies:

Gibson

Stolarz

What to Watch

Troy Terry scores to extend his point streak to eight games

Troy Terry

Terry has gotten off to a quick start so far this season, already tallying 10 points (five goals, five assists) through nine games. Terry also is entering the contest with a three-game goal streak and points in eight straight. So, it will be extremely important for the Devils’ defense to have him accounted for whenever the Ducks have possession.

Andreas Johnsson nets the opener against the Blue Jackets

Andreas Johnsson

Johnsson continues to ride a hot streak. With a total of three goals and one assist over his last three games, Andreas is poised to keep filling up the stat-sheet this season. His 55.70 Corsi-for % (CF%) and ridiculous 40% shooting percentage really help show how everything is clicking for him early on.

Prediction

This game sets up to be filled with scoring opportunities and a lot of pucks ending up the back the of the net. Johnsson keeps his point streak alive and the captain gets in on the goal scoring action, helping lead New Jersey to a 6-3 victory.

Where to watch

Get your coffee ready Devils’ fans, it’s going to be a late one. Puck drop is at 10:00 PM ET at the Honda Center. You can only stream the game through either ESPN+ or Hulu.

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