Devils Matchup Against The Ducks Another Test In Handling The Young Guns

The New Jersey Devils face the Anaheim Ducks in a key test against a skilled, young roster on Thursday night. Coming off a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, the Devils are looking to build momentum and prove their defense can handle Anaheim's speed. The matchup serves as a trial after New Jersey previously struggled in a 5-3 loss against the fast-paced Utah Mammoth.

Anaheim enters the contest on a four-game losing streak with a 4-5 record, averaging only 2.89 goals per game. While the Ducks feature young talent such as Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, The Hockey News highlights New Jersey's bottom-six depth as a crucial tactical advantage for head coach Sheldon Keefe to exploit against Joel Quenneville's squad.