GDT: Kings @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG

[PizzaAndPucks]

I was there tonight in attendance for this one. The Devils got better as the game went along. It was a pretty non eventful game till later in the 2nd period. They responded well after Markstrom gave that weak goal up. He responded well after it too and made some good saves.

The Devils got a bit lucky that Kings player whiffed on that cross ice one timer late in the 3rd but they certainly earned that win. The top line carried them and it was great to see Pesce get his first goal as a Devil. It really helped clinch the win and ease pressure off of having to defend a 1 goal lead in the final minutes of the game.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Noticed this in the highlights. A thing of beauty from Jack…

Hamilton gets caught pinching at the blueline leaving Dillon as the lone dman back and a potential 2-on-1 if there is no forward support. Jack notices this and is in a good position

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Jack tracks down the passing option on the potential 2-on-1 allowing Dillon to pressure the puck carrier.

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Dillon allows a shot but Jack remains in a good spot to clean up a potential rebound.

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Jack’s all around game has grown leaps and bounds this season. Just a beautiful sequence to watch. He gets 3 points tonight but a play like this can go unnoticed. He deserves a lot of credit.

Yep - he's not just doing it for a shift or two to make up for a mistake, he's committed to being that player. I'm loving it.

 

[onmygameboi]