The Devils return to Prudential Center to face the Edmonton Oilers, looking for their 13th consecutive victory.
You can watch the game on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
Read the game preview below and check back following morning skate for lineup updates, videos, our Pre-Game Story and more.
NEWARK, NJ. – Check back following morning skate for a full report.
PREVIEW
DEVILS (15-3-0) vs. OILERS (10-8-0)
TV: 7:00 p.m. ET; Televised on MSGSN
Head-to-Head
Ryan Graves scored the game tying goal, then seconds later Jesper Bratt gave the Devils their first lead of the night at 16:52 of the third to lead the Devils to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers several weeks ago in Edmonton. Miles Wood also had two goals and an assist in the game while Connor McDavid (1 goal, 1 assist) and Tyson Barrie (2 assists) had two points apiece.
Tonight is the second and final meeting of the season between the clubs.
Devils team scope:
The Devils have won 12 straight games and 15 of their last 16 after starting the season 0-2. With 30 points, they have the second-best record in the entire NHL. In the Metropolitan Division, the Devils are seven points up on second-place Carolina Hurricanes.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 22 points (7 goals, 15 assists), tied for 12th in the NHL in points. Akira Schmid is second in the NHL in goals-against average at 1.34 among goaltenders with three or more appearances and second in save percentage at .941. Vitek Vanecek is fifth at 2.15.
Oilers team scope:
When the Devils defeated the Oilers on November 3 in Edmonton, the Oilers had won five straight games. The loss sent the Oilers into a bit of a tailspin, losing four of their next five. They’ve come off a big 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights this past Saturday, however.
With 20 points, the Oilers are sitting in the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. They’re three points back of Seattle for third in the Pacific Divison and nine points behind Vegas for top spot.
Connor McDavid leads the NHL with 34 points (16 goals) and Leon Draisaitl is second with 30 (20 assists).
By the numbers:
New Jersey won 13 straight games during the 2000-01 season, from February 26 through March 23, 2021. … The Devils have a goal differential of +26 which is second in the NHL behind Boston at +38.
During the last 12 games, Jack Hughes has 16 points to rank second in the NHL since the Devils streak began on October 25.
Devils have been outstanding in both offensive and defensive categories all season long. They are third in goals per game (3.78), second in goal against per game (2.06), second in shots per game (36.9), first in shots against per game (24.7). The Devils are also undefeated when the opponent scores first (6-0-0).
The Oilers have the second-best power play in the NHL at 31.8%. … Next Devils win will be their 300th at Prudential Center. Devils have become the first U.S.-based NHL team with a winning streak of six or more games against all Canadian clubs.
Injury Updates:
Devils
Jonathan Bernier (Hip – IR)
Ondrej Palat (Groin – IR)
Mackenzie Blackwood (Sprained MCL – 3 to 6 Weeks)
Oilers
Kailer Yamamoto (Undisclosed – Day-to-Day)
Evander Kane (Wrist Laceration – IR)
Tyler Benson (Knee – IR)
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