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PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
Lightning rolling, Devils hurting before break beginsWith a final game remaining before the All-Star break, the New Jersey Devils and host Tampa Bay Lightning may have different outlooks about...
Pyotr Kochetkov - Returns from IRKochetkov (concussion) was removed from injured reserve Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
ImpactKochetkov has missed the last six games but will be available Saturday against Arizona, though it's unclear if he'll start or not. The 24-year-old is 11-7-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 23 appearances this season. Over his last five appearances, he's 4-0-0 with a 2.19 GAA.
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Jesper Bratt - Provides goal ThursdayBratt netted a goal in a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.
ImpactBratt extended his scoring streak to three games, giving him two goals and an assist in that span. He's up to 18 goals and 49 points through 46 contests in 2023-24. Bratt finished each of the past two campaigns with 73 points and is well on his way to topping that mark this season.
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Sebastian Aho - Point streak hits seven gamesAho found the back of the net in a 3-2 win over New Jersey on Thursday.
ImpactAho opened the scoring just 1:30 into the game. It was his 17th goal and 54th point in 44 contests this season. Aho is on a seven-game scoring streak in which he's supplied two goals and eight points. The 26-year-old has also recorded at least a point in 13 of his last 14 appearances while supplying five goals and 24 points, which makes him one of the hottest forwards in the league.
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Antti Raanta - Earns 11th win of 2023-24Raanta saved 23 of 25 shots in a 3-2 win over New Jersey on Saturday.
ImpactRaanta allowed two goals on 10 shots in the third period but held on to win the contest. He improved to 11-7-2 with a 3.14 GAA and an .869 save percentage in 22 contests this season. This is an encouraging showing after Raanta stopped just 44 of 53 shots (.830 save percentage) over his previous three outings.
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Vitek Vanecek - Makes 11 saves in reliefVanecek stopped 11 Hurricanes shots in a relief appearance during a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.
ImpactVanecek entered the game early in the second period after Nico Daws surrendered three goals on 12 shots. With the Devils down 3-0 when Vanecek entered the contest, he ultimately wasn't charged with the loss. The 28-year-old netminder has a 16-7-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .885 save percentage in 28 outings this season. Daws has been struggling lately, which increases the chases that Vanecek will get the nod in Saturday's road game versus Tampa Bay.
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Nico Daws - Pulled in loss to CarolinaDaws stopped nine of 12 shots before being pulled in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday.
ImpactDaws was replaced by Vitek Vanecek early in the second period. It's been a rough stretch for Daws, who has now lost his last four appearances while allowing 14 goals on 108 shots (.870 save percentage). That drags his 2023-24 totals down to 3-5-0 with a 3.43 GAA and an .895 save percentage across eight contests. Vanecek's struggles have created an opening for the Devils' starting gig, but Daws hasn't proven that he's a good option either.
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