Game Preview #4: New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks

The New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday following a 5-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Jackson Baird notes that New Jersey enters the matchup with a 1-2-0 record and has yet to hold a lead at any point during regular play this season. Meanwhile, the Canucks sit at 2-3-0 after suffering a 7-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes to open their East Coast road trip.

The Devils recently altered their roster, placing forward Stefan Noesen on waivers, assigning him to AHL Utica, and putting Nick Bjugstad on LTIR. Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler returned to practice following an injury, while Johnny Kovacevic nears a return. Baird highlights strong early play from Luke Hughes and newcomer Luke Evangelista, arguing that the Devils need to score first and secure a decisive victory against Vancouver.