“Sometimes it’s just an ugly game; it’s not a fun game; it’s boring, and it’s what team’s going to crack first. A good team finds a way to win those gritty, boring games,” Brett Pesce.
The New Jersey Devils have found strong defensive form, allowing only one goal in consecutive victories over the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. The defensive resurgence coincides with the arrival of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who was recently acquired in a blockbuster trade. Head coach Sheldon Keefe and the team have emphasized protecting the net front and controlling game pace to build a three-game winning streak.
Despite adding a three-time Vezina Trophy winner in Hellebuyck, the Devils intend to maintain their disciplined defensive structure rather than rely entirely on goaltending. Defenseman Brett Pesce stressed that the team aims to continue playing gritty, responsible hockey, which The Hockey News highlights as essential preparation for playoff contention.
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