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]

 

[TheBeerNerd]

Well earned two points and a hell of a game from Jack on all aspects. No wonder why Keefe wasn’t worried after the Leafs game.

 

[Better Call Sal]

It’s really hard not to love this guy.

 

[Call Me Al]

they’ve been utterly dominant on D with how few shots and chances they give up, it’s kind of incredible to see.

not worried about scoring because slumps happen and our guys are too talented to have such an extended drought, just inconsistent goaltending is my worry. and would like to see the bottom 6 shored up a little but overall they’re playing really really well even in losses for the most part