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Canucks hold off Devils' comeback bids Elias Pettersson and J.T.Miller scored twice apiece Saturday night for the visiting Vancouver Canucks, who held off two rallies by the New J...
Pettersson, Miller help Canucks score 6, hold off Devils | NHL.com Each has 3 points; Hughes misses game with upper-body injury for New Jersey
JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM
Jonas Siegenthaler - Suffers broken foot Siegenthaler broke his foot in Saturday's game versus the Canucks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Impact Siegenthaler was injured blocking a shot in the second period. The 26-year-old will reportedly be out for a while, though head coach Lindy Ruff did not offer a specific timeline. The Devils dressed seven defensemen Saturday, but they'll likely need to call-up a reinforcement from AHL Utica prior to Thursday's game against the Lightning.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Garland Scores 12 Seconds After Erik Haula To Keep Canucks Up Two
JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE
Nico Daws - Set to start Saturday Daws will protect the home goal versus the Canucks on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Impact Daws has apparently carved out a 50-50 split with Vitek Vanecek between the pipes for the Devils. The momentum is in Daws' favor -- he has won both of his starts this season, allowing five goals on 53 shots. The Canucks will be his biggest test yet, as they come in having scored 23 goals over their last six games.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Hughes to miss second NHL meeting of the Hughes brothers with upper-body injury
The second meeting of the three Hughes brothers in an NHL game is going to be a minus oneJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jack Hughes - Won't play Saturday Hughes (upper body) is being evaluated and consequently doesn't have a timetable yet, but he will miss Saturday's game against Vancouver, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site...
Impact Hughes was hurt during the Devils' 4-2 victory over Chicago on Friday. He has 15 goals and 45 points in 32 outings this year. New Jersey is also missing Timo Meier (abdomen) and Ondrej Palat (lower body), so their forward corps has been thinned. Michael McLeod might be elevated into a top-six role while Max Willman will likely draw into the lineup.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Devils superstar out vs. Canucks, forward placed on IR f
JANUARY 6 • NJ.COM
Max Willman - Up from minors Willman was called up from AHL Utica on Saturday.
Impact Timo Meier (abdomen) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Willman might see some action during this NHL stint. The 28-year-old has nine goals and 16 points in 20 appearances with Utica as well as a goal in four games with New Jersey this season. If Willman does draw into the lineup for New Jersey, it will likely be as a part of the bottom six.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Meier - Surfaces on IR Meier (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Meier, who won't play Saturday against Vancouver, hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 30 due to a mid-body injury. It's unclear when he will be available to return, but he can be activated whenever he is cleared. Meier has generated nine goals, 15 points, 78 shots on net and 29 hits over 28 appearances this season.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Holtz - Two points in Friday's win Holtz produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago.
Impact He potted New Jersey's first goal of the game midway through the second period, then helped set up Michael McLeod for the game-winner in the third. Holtz has delivered back-to-back multi-point performances, but his spot on the third line and second power-play unit for the Devils limits his fantasy ceiling despite his talent. On the season, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft has nine goals and 19 points in 37 games.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Vitek Vanecek - Back in win column Friday Vanecek made 23 saves in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago.
Impact He gave up a power-play goal in the first period and a shortie in the second, but Vanecek stood tall in the third as the Devils took control of the game. The 27-year-old netminder has gone 6-2-1 in nine starts since the beginning of November thanks to solid offensive support, but his 2.99 GAA and .892 save percentage during that stretch have kept New Jersey in the market for an upgrade in the crease.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Simon Nemec - Teases upside in victory Nemec skated to a plus-3 rating to complement a goal. an assist, and three blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact This figures to be the first of many multi-point games for Nemec, whom the Devils selected with the second overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Devils are putting a lot of faith in the 19-year-old by planting the defenseman on the top pair and having him work on the No. 2 power-play unit, though the lofty assignment has a lot to do with Dougie Hamilton being out long-term with a pectoral injury. Nonetheless, Nemec is holding down the fort based on two goals, five assists, and 34 blocked shots through 16 games.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks begin tough stretch with clash vs. Devils The Vancouver Canucks have spent the first half of the season becoming one of the NHL’s surprise teams.On Saturday night, the Canucks will f...
JANUARY 6 • SUNHERALD.COM
Chris Tierney - Secures helper in win Tierney supplied an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Tierney slid the puck to Simon Nemec in the neutral zone, and the rookie defenseman lasered a shot past Arvid Soderblom for a game-tying goal in the third period. The Devils have five forwards currently dealing with injuries, including Jack Hughes' undisclosed issue stemming from Friday's contest, so we figure that Tierney will at least maintain his spot on the fourth line in the short term. Unfortunately, he has just two assists representing his point total through 17 games.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Toffoli - Banks team-leading 16th goal Toffoli found the back of the net in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Toffoli had points in just three of 13 games in December, but he's still leading the Devils in goals with 16 of them through 37 games. The top-line winger also has 12 assists to help him maintain a relatively high floor in fantasy hockey, yet a rather discouraging trend is that Toffoli hasn't potted a goal on the man advantage since Nov. 30, a 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers. While his enigmatic ways can be frustrating at times, Toffili remains a set-and-forget starting option in most fantasy leagues.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Devils look to extend home win streak, face the Canucks
The New Jersey Devils will try to keep their three-game home win streak intact when they face the Vancouver CanucksJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard leaves game vs. Devils with injury Rookie sensation Connor Bedard left the Chicago Blackhawks’ road game against the New Jersey Devils on Friday night with an undisclosed inju...
JANUARY 6 • SUNHERALD.COM
NHL roundup: Connor Bedard hurt as Blackhawks fall to Devils Michael McLeod scored the tiebreaking goal with 8:04 left Friday night for the host New Jersey Devils, who overcame a pair of one-goal defic...
JANUARY 6 • SUNHERALD.COM
Connor Bedard leaves after Brendan Smith hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey De...
JANUARY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Connor Bedard exits with injury early in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Devils NEWARK, N.J. — Rookie Connor Bedard left with an injury in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on...
JANUARY 6 • SACBEE.COM
Jack Hughes - Suffers injury Friday Hughes (undisclosed) left early during Friday's win over Chicago, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Impact Hughes had two shots on goal and a minus-1 rating in 21:24 of ice time before exiting the contest. There was no update on his status after the game. The star center has racked up 15 goals and 45 points through 32 games this season. New Jersey will immediately be back in action Saturday against the Canucks.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Highlights | Blackhawks vs. Devils - January 5, 2024
JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE
Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils
Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey DevilsJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor Bedard Exits Blackhawks-Devils Game After Taking Big Hit From Brendan Smith The 18-year-old phenom skated into the locker room after this play.
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
