Devils vs. Ducks 10/22: Nine and Counting, Projected Lines

The New Jersey Devils host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, October 22, at Prudential Center following a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. New Jersey enters the matchup with a 5-4-0 record, having outshot all nine of its opponents to begin the season. Meanwhile, the Ducks hold a 4-5-0 record and visit Newark in the midst of a four-game losing streak while playing their third game in four nights.

A victory for New Jersey would give head coach Sheldon Keefe his 90th win with the club, moving him past Pat Burns for sole possession of seventh place on the franchise's all-time coaching wins list. Devils captain Nico Hischier enters the contest just six points shy of 500 for his NHL career, while teammate Timo Meier sits 17 points away from reaching the same career milestone.