Bruins take on the Devils on 4-game winning streak
The Boston Bruins take on the New Jersey Devils with a four winning streak intactAPRIL 7, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Metropolitan Division foes meet when Columbus hosts New York
The New York Rangers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division SaturdayAPRIL 7, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vitek Vanecek - Solid in victoryVanecek stopped 16 of 17 shots, leading the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
ImpactVanecek had a solid outing Thursday, only giving up a goal to Joona Luoto to help New Jersey to an 8-1 win. This marks back-to-back victories and three in his last four starts for Vanecek, allowing just one goal in all three of those wins. On the season, the former Capital has a 32-11-4 record with a 2.46 GAA and a .910 save percentage.
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Jon Gillies - Allows three in lossGillies allowed three goals on 12 shots coming in relief in the Blue Jackets' 8-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday.
ImpactAfter Michael Hutchinson got pulled early in the third period, Gillies did not fare much better, allowing three goals on just 12 shots. This was just Gilles' second appearance of the season, allowing three goals in both games. He should continue to serve as the backup until Elvis Merzlikins returns.
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Michael Hutchinson - Pulled in lossHutchinson allowed five goals on 24 shots in the Blue Jackets' 8-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday.
ImpactHutchinson did not have his A-game against New Jersey, allowing five goals through 2:07 into the third period before getting pulled. This marks four straight losses for Hutchinson, allowing at least five goals in three of those starts. On the season, the former Maple Leaf has a 1-5-2 record with a 4.58 GAA and a .869 save percentage.
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Jack Hughes - Explodes for four pointsHughes scored two goals and two assists on three shots, fueling the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
ImpactThe first star of the game, Hughes opened the scoring with a wrist shot that beat Michael Hutchinson. He would also add a power-play goal in the second period and an assist on both of Timo Meier's goals. This extends his point streak to five games with nine points in that span. On the season, the American superstar has 42 goals and 95 points in 75 games.
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Timo Meier - Erupts for three pointsMeier scored two goals and an assist on three shots, fueling the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
ImpactMeier scored a power-play goal in the second period and added another goal in the third period. He would also add an assist on Jack Hughes' power-play goal. This performance gives Meier points in back-to-back games with four points in that span. The former Shark is up to 40 goals and 65 points in 75 games.
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