Here's a recap of the latest Devils' news and notes.
Here's a recap of the latest Devils' news and notes.
NEWARK, N.J. -- The first month of the 2023-24 season is in the books. The New Jersey Devils are currently third in the Metropolitan Division behind the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes with a record of 5-2-1. Below is a recap of some of the biggest headlines from the past few days.
New Jersey Devils Headlines
- The Devils have the top power-play percentage in the league, converting at 42.4 percent. To put things into perspective, last season, the team's power-play percentage was 19.2 for October.
"I think all of us can make plays, and I think we can kind of attack from anywhere," Toffoli said about the power play's success. "I think we're just doing a really good job of being crisp with our passes and making quick plays, and that beats (the opponents) down and creates opportunities."
- Goaltender Nico Daws joined his Comets teammates for practice on Oct. 30. The 22-year-old had offseason hip labrum surgery, which has kept him off the ice. He is expected to return around Christmas.
- Per Ben Birnell of the Daily Sentinel's reporting, "turtleneck" cut-resistant undershirts will be provided to Utica Comets players.
- The Devils hosted their annual Halloween Party on Oct. 30, and while the photos are limited, the organization did provide a gem of Erik Haula with a wig and matching chest hair.
Team Leaders Entering November
Points: Jack Hughes (18), Jesper Bratt (14), Tyler Toffoli (10)
Goals: Tyler Toffoli (7), Jesper Bratt (6), Erik Haula and Jack Hughes (5)
Assists: Jack Hughes (13), Jesper Bratt (8), Timo Meier (6)
Shots: Jack Hughes (31), Tyler Toffoli (30), Dougie Hamilton (27)
Blocked Shots: Jonas Siegenthaler (15), John Marino (12), Kevin Bahl (9)
Hits: Curtis Lazar (17), Kevin Bahl (16), Jonas Siegenthaler (15)
Five Second Challenge
NHL.com posted a video called "Five Second Challenge" featuring various players around the league, including Jack Hughes. Click here to see if the first overall pick can name three Harry Potter characters, planets, snacks and more in five seconds.
In Case You Missed It
- Devils' Tyler Toffoli Named NHL's First Star of the Week
- Devils' Colin Miller Placed on Injured Reserve
- Sabres' Clifton on Hit on Devils' Hischier: 'I Wish I Took a Different Approach'
- Toffoli Flourishing in Devils' System Thanks to the Basics
- Devils' Bratt Quietly Showcasing Improved 200-Foot Game
- Six Observations From the Devils First Six Games of the 2023-24 Season
Around the Metropolitan Division
- Currently, the Rangers are at the top of the Metropolitan Division with 14 points. The club swept their five-game road trip and owns a 6-1-0 record away from Madison Square Garden. Artemi Panarin leads the team with 15 points (five goals, ten assists).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out October as the last team in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 3-6-0 and six points. Ex-Devil Ryan Graves has two assists in nine games.