Devils seek seventh win in eight games against visiting Blues
New Jersey returns to Prudential Center on Thursday after a shootout victory over Edmonton.
The New Jersey Devils will try to extend their recent winning run when the St. Louis Blues visit Prudential Center on Thursday. The club’s preview lists puck drop at 7:08 p.m. ET.
New Jersey has won six of its past seven games and is 10-5-0. Jack Hughes had two goals and an assist in Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout victory over Edmonton, while Connor Brown scored his first goal of the season.
Hughes leads the Devils with 19 points through 15 games. He and Arseny Gritsyuk each have eight goals. New Jersey’s power play produced two goals against the Oilers.
St. Louis brings a 7-7-1 record into the third stop of a four-game trip. The Blues lost 3-1 to the Rangers on Tuesday, recording 33 shots but failing to score on six power-play opportunities.
Dylan Holloway has a team-leading 12 points for St. Louis, while Jimmy Snuggerud has scored eight goals. The Blues conclude their trip Saturday in Nashville.
Thursday’s game is the first meeting of the season between the clubs. New Jersey will also hold its 16th annual Military Appreciation Night.
