In this thrilling NHL matchup, the New Jersey Devils faced a tough challenge against the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks took an early lead, capitalizing on the Devils’ mistakes and poor defensive play. Despite some great saves by Jake Allen, the Devils struggled to find their rhythm and fell behind 3-0. A late goal by Jack Hughes sparked some hope, but it wasn’t enough as the Ducks sealed the deal with an empty-netter.
Key moments include:
– Beckett Sennecke’s opening goal, beating Jake Allen high.
– The Ducks taking advantage of a bad change, leading to a 2-0 lead.
– A missed opportunity by Timo Meier to clear the puck, resulting in the Ducks’ third goal.
– Dawson Mercer’s retribution penalty, followed by a power-play goal by Jack Hughes.
– The Devils’ inability to capitalize on an empty net, leading to Chris Kreider’s game-sealing goal.
The Devils’ defense, particularly the third pairing of Dennis Cholowski and Simon Nemec, struggled throughout the game, affecting the team’s overall performance. With a much-needed homestand coming up, the Devils will look to regroup and improve their play.
@Anaheim Ducks
