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Pavel Zacha returned to practice on Thursday:
There is a possibility that Zacha will play tomorrow says John Hynes. #NJDevils
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) March 22, 2018
The Devils retain their tenuous grip on a playoff spot after Thursday’s action:
Columbus beats Florida in regulation, so the Devils maintain their 1-point lead for the second wild card. Panthers still have 1 game in hand.
— Chris Ryan (@ChrisRyan_NJ) March 23, 2018
Devils trail the Blue Jackets by 7 points and the Flyers by 6 after Philly beat NYR 4-3. Devils have 2 games in hand on both.
If the Devils miss the playoffs this season, it would be the first time in NHL history that the Devils, Islanders and Rangers all miss the postseason. [r/hockey]
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The Blue Jackets won their 10th game in a row on Thursday night with a victory over the Panthers. For the moment, it looks like it’s a race between the Panthers and Devils for that last Wild Card spot. [NHL]
Hockey broadcaster Eddie Olczyk announced on Thursday that he is cancer-free. [PHT]
Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward scored an own-goal to top all own-goals on Thursday night. This is truly impressive: [PHT]
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