The New Jersey Devils (6-3-0) will be looking to extend their winning streak when they travel to face the Vancouver Canucks (2-5-2) at Rogers Arena on Tuesday. New Jersey is embarking on a four-game road trip coming off a high-scoring 7-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday, their third straight win.
The Devils took advantage of their power play opportunities, scoring once on three shots while holding Columbus without a power play goal. Seven players found the net for the Devils. Vitek Vanecek saved an impressive 20 of 21 shots (.952%) in the win.
Vancouver beat the Penguins 5-1 on Friday. Bo Horvat was the leading goal scorer for the Canucks, netting twice. Spencer Martin saved 34 of 35 shots in the win (.971%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The teams split their two meetings last season, the last of which was a 6-3 victory for the Canucks in March. Horvat (2G 1A) and J.T. Miller (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Vancouver. Jack Hughes (1G 1A) and Yegor Sharangovich (0G 2A) each had two points to lead New Jersey. Thatcher Demko got the win, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914%).
FACING OFF
New Jersey is averaging 3.44 goals per game so far this season, ninth in the NHL, and they are taking on a Canucks team that is allowing 3.89 goals a game (27th). Meanwhile, Vancouver has found the net 3.11 times a game on average, 18th in the league, and the Devils are holding opponents to 2.56 goals per game (4th).
New Jersey averages more shots per game (39.3) than any other team in the league, though the team’s 8.8% shooting percentage ranks 25th. Vancouver’s average of 27.9 attempts ranks 27th.
The Canucks’ 25.81% power play percentage ranks 10th in the league, while the Devils are 21st with a conversion rate of 19.23%. New Jersey has been equally strong at penalty killing, boasting the league’s fourth-highest PK% at 93.10%. Vancouver ranks 32nd at 62.07%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 15 points this season, Jesper Bratt is the top skater for the Devils. He has four goals and 11 assists in nine games. In the net, MacKenzie Blackwood (3-2-0) is New Jersey’s top goaltender. He has a 2.82 GAA and a .871% save percentage.
Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks in scoring with nine points. He has four goals and five assists. Demko (1-5-1) is the top goalie for Vancouver with a goals against average of 4.05. He has a save percentage of .874%.
HOME AND AWAY
New Jersey is 2-1-0 away from Prudential Center this season. Vancouver is 1-2-0 at Rogers Arena this season.
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