Devils Look to Build Momentum in Home Matchup With Ducks
New Jersey will face Anaheim on Thursday in the middle contest of a three-game stay at home. The Devils just beat Colorado 4-3, whereas the Ducks have dropped four straight, including a 3-2 loss to the Islanders. Arseny Gritsyuk has been productive with five points over five games, and Nico Daws is expected to make his fourth start in goal.
New Jersey enters the second of three home games on Oct. 22, with a K-Pop theme night planned at Prudential Center. The Devils beat Colorado 4-3; Anaheim has lost four in a row, including 3-2 to the Islanders. Arseny Gritsyuk has five points in five games and has skated with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt for four straight contests.
Brenden Dillon is expected to be scratched for a fifth consecutive game; he has averaged 14:26 and has no points. Nico Daws is slated for his fourth start, seeking a second win after a 7-1 result over the Rangers in which he posted a .947 save percentage.
The result may affect fan morale and local game-night activity around Prudential Center, with supporters and nearby businesses potentially seeing shifts in engagement depending on momentum. A win could strengthen the Devils’ standing and sustain interest during the homestand; a loss may temper enthusiasm. Broader societal impact is likely limited, though sports events can shape shared community identity and routine social gatherings.