The Detroit Red Wings (-115) will be seeking to prolong their undefeated start when they host the New Jersey Devils (-105) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday. The total is 6.5 (O: -125, U: +105)New Jersey (3-3-0) is playing on back-to-back days after suffering a high-scoring 6-3 loss against the Capitals yesterday, ending a three-game unbeaten streak.
The Devils conceded a power play goal while failing to take advantage of their own power play opportunities. Jesper Bratt, Nathan Bastian, and Tomas Tatar scored one apiece for the Devils. John Marino had two assists to lead the team in scoring. MacKenzie Blackwood started in the loss and saved only 13 of 18 shots against (.722%).
Detroit (3-0-2) beat the Ducks 5-1 on Sunday. Five players found the net for the Red Wings. Dominik Kubalik scored and provided two assists to lead the team in scoring. Ville Husso was impressive in the win, making 32 saves (.969%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Red Wings won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 5-2 victory on October 15, their fourth straight win against New Jersey. Dylan Larkin led Detroit with three points (1G 2A). Dougie Hamilton led New Jersey with two points (1G 1A). Alex Nedeljkovic got the win, saving 37 of 39 shots (.948%).
FACING OFF
New Jersey is averaging 2.83 goals per game so far this season, 22nd in the NHL, and they are taking on a Red Wings team that is allowing 2.40 goals a game (6th). Meanwhile, Detroit has found the net 4.00 times a game on average, fifth in the league, and the Devils are allowing opponents to score 3.33 goals per game (22nd).
New Jersey averages more shots per game (39.5) than any other team in the league, though the team’s 7.2% shooting percentage ranks 31st. Detroit’s average of 32.8 attempts ranks 14th.
The Red Wings’ 23.81% power play percentage ranks 14th in the league, while the Devils are 25th with a conversion rate of 10.53%. Detroit has been more successful at penalty killing, boasting the league’s highest PK% at 100.00%. New Jersey ranks seventh at 88.89%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With nine points this season, Bratt is the top skater for the Devils. He leads the league with eight assists and has added one goal of his own. In the net, Blackwood (3-2-0) is New Jersey’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.82 GAA and a .871% save percentage.
Kubalik leads the Red Wings in scoring with eight points. He has three goals and five assists. Husso (2-0-1) has the best goals against average for Detroit at 2.00. He has a save percentage of .939%.
HOME AND AWAY
New Jersey is 1-1-0 away from home this season. Detroit is looking to remain unbeaten at home this season in three games.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
NJ Devils (-105)
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