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Gamethread #34: New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals

In their last home game before Christmas, worst in the Metropolitian Division, the New Jersey Devils, will host the best in the division, the Washington Capitals. And the Devils will be wearing their vintage jerseys. Talk about the game and how it may go in this post, a Gamethread.

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Game Preview #34: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals

The Devils have managed to string together back to back wins for the first time under interim Head Coach Nasreddine. Can they make it three against the best-in-the-league Washington Capitals?

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The Ballad of MacKenzie Blackwood

2019-20 has been a forgettable season for the New Jersey Devils, but it’s also been one that has seen the ups and downs of MacKenzie Blackwood. We take a look at his season so far today, and how his recent games have given rise to some optimism.

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Devils Play Stingy Game, Down Ducks 3-1

In a game in which there were only 47 shots on goal, the Devils scored three.

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