Devils Triumph Over Oilers
The New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 2-1 on Tuesday evening in Edmonton, maintaining their remarkable record of 17 wins without a loss when ahead after two periods. Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass contributed significantly to the Devils’ victory, each notching a goal and an assist. With this win, New Jersey has secured victories in four of their last five games, including a recent overtime win against the Calgary Flames the previous night.
Oilers’ Disappointment
Meanwhile, the Oilers faced disappointment as they aimed to extend their two-game winning streak; this marked the season’s ninth occasion where they failed to achieve a three-game winning run. Matthew Savoie managed to score for Edmonton, but the effort was insufficient to secure a win. In goal, Jake Allen was pivotal for the Devils, thwarting 21 shots to claim the victory, while his counterpart, Tristan Jarry, made 15 stops in his home debut for the Oilers.
Milestones and Match Highlights
On a personal milestone, Oilers’ Curtis Lazar played in his 600th NHL game against New Jersey, having previously spent several seasons with the team. During his career, he has suited up for seven different NHL teams, tallying 50 goals and 80 assists.
Following a brief equalization by the Oilers, the Devils quickly regained control of the match just 90 seconds later with Glass scoring his 11th goal of the season, taking advantage of a defensive miscue from Edmonton. Connor McDavid, who entered the match with a remarkable streak of points in every game against the Devils, saw that streak end as he failed to register any points this time around.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Devils are slated to face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, while the Oilers will play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
