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Game No. 1 is in the books. There was plenty not to like, there was some to build on (Mackenzie Blackwood). The Devils fought back and Ty Smith bagged his first NHL goal to get the Bruins to overtime on Thursday night, but the good guys fell in a shootout, 3-2. [NorthJersey.com] [All About the Jersey] [NHL]
A couple postgame notes here, and, yes, P.K. put in a game last night:
Subban 30:18 for NJ tonight
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 15, 2021
The official scorer added an assist to Jack Hughes on Miles Wood's goal, so it was a two-point night for Hughes with a pair of assists
— Chris Ryan (@ChrisRyan_NJ) January 15, 2021
The Devils have launched a “second screen” experience for all home games this season. Did anyone try this for last night’s game? How did it work? [NHL]
“I’m optimistic. I feel like he’s an elite player and a super competitive kid. I think it’s safe to say that he didn’t have the year he wanted to. I think he’s got a little bit of a chip on his shoulder. He’s put the work in and he’s ready to not prove people wrong, but prove to people that he is what everyone thinks he is.” Jack Hughes had a long offseason. Here’s what he did to get better over the last few months: [The Athletic ($)]
Calder Trophy candidates: How about Ty Smith for a long-shot pick? [ESPN ($)]
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Safe to say there’s some pent up interest in our sport north of the border:
Have you heard? #ItsOn! pic.twitter.com/dPJ8ENgbog
— Sportsnet PR (@SportsnetPR) January 14, 2021
Golden Knights have a captain:
CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Stone on being named the first captain in Vegas Golden Knights history!!!! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/gOBxRtSpKg
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 13, 2021
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