Devils Host Utah Looking to Recover From Shutout Loss
New Jersey returns to Prudential Center for the first of a three-game homestand after a 6-0 defeat to the Islanders. The Devils will face Utah, which lost 4-2 to the Rangers on Sunday. Nico Hischier is chasing his 200th NHL goal, and New Jersey is still seeking its first power-play goal of the season.
New Jersey opens a three-game stay at Prudential Center after being blanked 6-0 by the Islanders. Utah arrives following a Sunday 4-2 defeat to the Rangers, which came after a Saturday win over Columbus. Nico Hischier is seeking his 200th career NHL goal, while the Devils' power play has yet to score on nine chances.
Jesper Boqvist will play his first game of the season after sitting out the opening two contests. He is projected to join Amadeus Lombardi and Cody Glass on the fourth line. Coach Keefe suggested Boqvist's puck movement and playmaking might aid that line, particularly without Brown.
A bounce-back home game may affect fan morale and local game-day activity around Prudential Center. Players and coaches could feel pressure to improve special teams and leadership, while Hischier's milestone chase may draw broader attention. The result may shape early-season confidence, but its societal reach is likely limited mainly to sports audiences and the Newark-area community.