NEW JERSEY DEVILS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Vegas Golden Knights 2 New Jersey Devils 3 (OT)
(29-17-3 -61) (31-12-4 -66 PTS)
Three Stars: 1. Dougie Hamilton 2. V. Vanecek 3. O. Palat
Goals:
VGK: W. Karlsson, B. Hutton
SCORE 1
ST 2
ND 3
RD OT SO FINAL
Vegas 0 2 0 0 – 2
DEVILS 1 0 1 1 – 3
New Jersey Devils: Media Notes
NJD: O. Palat, D. Hamilton, D. Hamilton (PPG/OTG)
Game Summary | Event Summary
INJURIES/ILLNESS
PLAYER INJURY OUT SINCE GAMES MISSED
Jonathan Bernier – LTIR Lower-body, hip 2021-22 47
John Marino Upper-body Dec. 21 15
2022-23 Total Man-Games Lost to Injury/illness: 141
TRANSACTIONS
DATE PLAYER ACTION
1/1/23 Ryan Graves Activated from I.R.
1/1/23 Tyler Wotherspoon Reassigned to Utica
1/5/23 Tyce Thompson Reassigned to Utica
1/5/23 Akira Schmid Recalled from Utica
1/5/23 Ondrej Palat Activated off I.R.
1/6/23 Akira Schmid Reassigned to Utica
1/10/23 Nolan Foote Recalled from Utica
1/19/23 Nolan Foote Reassigned to Utica
1/19/23 Nate Bastian Activated off I.R.
WHAT TO KNOW
The Devils concluded a two-game homestand (2-0-0), after collecting consecutive overtime wins over Pittsburgh (2-1) and Vegas (3-2). It marked the first time since 2019-20 that the team played in four consecutive games that were decided past regulation (Jan. 27, 2020 to Feb. 4, 1-3 record). Tonight’s victory marked the first time since Dec. 31, 2021, to Jan. 2, 2022, that the Devils won consecutive games in overtime with no games in between that span. The Devils are 14-2-2 vs the Western Conference and 3-2-1 against Central Division opponents this season. The Devils have allowed one goal, or fewer, in a game 11 times this season. Jersey’s team allowed one, or fewer goals against, in a game just eight times all of last season. The Devils are 21-0-1 when leading after the second period this season, which ranks (tied) for the third most in the NHL with Toronto and Florida, per Jan. 25. Winnipeg ranked second (22, W), while Boston ranked first in the NHL (26, W), per Jan. 25. After Tuesday’s win vs Vegas, the Devils earned their 15th comeback win for the 2022-23 campaign, which is tied with Tampa for the most in the NHL – entering Thursday’s contest vs Nashville. The Devils also improved to 5-10-2 when trailing after the second period of play this season, after defeating Vegas on Tuesday. New Jersey trailed Vegas 2-1 after the second period. The Devils are 10-1-2 when outshot by an opponent this season and 20-11-2 when outshooting teams. The Devils are 1-0-0 when shots are even vs an opponent for 2022-23. Jersey’s team is 28-4-4 when scoring three-or-more goals in a game this season. The Devils have allowed 1, or fewer, goals against 11 times this season in a game. Jersey’s team allowed one, or fewer goals against, in a game just eight times all of last season.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS NOTES:
ALL-TIME vs. NEW JERSEY
OVERALL (34 GP) 16-8-(1)-6
HOME (15 GP) 9-1-(1)-4
ROAD (16 GP) 7-7-(0)-2
LAST MEETING Dec. 1, 2022 at NJD (OTW, 4-3)
PLAYOFFS Never Met
− The Predators are 16-8-(1)-6 all-time against the Devils, including a 9-1-(1)-4 record at Bridgestone Arena.
− This is the second and final matchup between Nashville and New Jersey in 2022-23; it is the first and only at home.
− Nashville is 1-0-0 against New Jersey this season, earning a dramatic 4-3 overtime win in Newark on Dec. 1. Mikael Granlund tied the game at 3-3 with 10 seconds remining in the third period, the third-latest game-tying goal in franchise history. It was also the third time in Predators history the team has tied a game with 10 seconds or less remaining in the third period and went on to win in overtime or a shootout.
− The Predators are 5-0-0 in their last five games against the Devils; they are 9-0-1 in their last 10; and 3-0-2 in their last five at home.
− Nashville hasn’t lost in regulation to New Jersey since March 3, 2015, going 10-0-3 in that time span. Since the start of the decade, the Predators are 12-3-4 against the Devils, earning points in 17 of their 20 meetings.
− The Predators’ last regulation loss at home to the Devils came on Jan. 19, 2009. Nashville has gone 6-0-4 against New Jersey on home ice since then, including wins in three straight.
− On Jan. 30, 1999, Sebastien Bordeleau scored the game-winning goal (2:34) for Nashville over New Jersey in the franchise’s first overtime victory.
NOTABLES vs. NEW JERSEY
− Head Coach John Hynes served in the same position for the Devils from 2015-19, posting a 150-159-45 record. Since joining the Predators, he has gone 4-0-0 against his former team.
− Matt Duchene has produced at a point-per-game pace in his career vs. the Devils, tallying seven goals and 21 points in 21 games. He has 12 points (4g-8a) in his last eight meetings with New Jersey, including consecutive three-point efforts on Feb. 6, 2018 and Nov. 6, 2018.
− Roman Josi has 15 points (5g-10a) in his last 12 games against the Devils. He’s operating at a point-per-game in his career vs. New Jersey, recording 17 points (5g-12a) in 17 games.
− Mikael Granlund has 14 points (7g-7a) in 16 career games vs. New Jersey.
− Ryan McDonagh has played 40 career games against the Devils – the most among current Predators skaters – tallying 20 points (3g-17a). He scored his first career NHL goal on April 9, 2011 vs. New Jersey (Martin Brodeur).
− Yakov Trenin scored his first career NHL goal on Dec. 7, 2019 vs. New Jersey (Louis Domingue).
− Predators prospect Marc Dec Gaizo is a native of Basking Ridge, N.J.
− Devils forward Erik Haula played in 51 games for Nashville in 2020-21, tallying 21 points (9g-12a).
LAST TIME OUT
− Winnipeg Jets 1, Nashville Predators 2 – Jan. 24 (Bridgestone Arena)
− NSH goals: Glass (6), Jeannot – GWG (4)
− WPG goals: Dubois (21)
− Goaltenders: NSH – Saros (W, 32/33); WPG – Hellebuyck (L, 39/41)
− Power plays: NSH 0-2; WPG 0-3
− Notes: Nashville improved to 13-7-3 at home in 2022-23… The Predators have won four of their last five games… The Predators are now 1-0-1 against the Jets this season… Nashville outshot Winnipeg 41-33, including by an 18-5 margin in the second period… Tanner Jeannot scored the game-winning goal; it was his first goal since Oct. 27 vs. St. Louis, a 38-game span… Cody Glass opened the scoring for Nashville at 13:49 of the second period; he also had seven shots on goal…Ryan McDonagh led all skaters with a season-high 26:51 of ice time… Roman Josi tallied an assist, a +2 rating, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in 26 minutes of ice time… Dante Fabbro matched his career high in shots with seven.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS GAME NOTES
Jan. 26, 2023 vs. New Jersey Devils
INJURY REPORT
Player Designation Dates Missed Games Missed
Mark Borowiecki Upper body – IR Oct. 27-Jan. 24 40
Total man-games lost: 94
Individual man-games lost: Borowiecki – 41; McCarron – 20; McDonagh – 7; Smith – 6; Carrier – 5; Trenin – 5; Glass – 3; Lauzon
– 3; Jankowski – 2; Duchene – 1; Lankinen – 1
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
− Jan. 19: Assigned forward Michael McCarron to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 18: Reassigned defenseman Roland McKeown to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 14: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 13: Reassigned goaltender Yaroslav Askarov to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 11: Recalled goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from Milwaukee (AHL). Reassigned defenseman Roland McKeown to Milwaukee (AHL).
− Jan. 2: Recalled defenseman Roland McKeown from Milwaukee (AHL).
