The Devils saw their offense explode in recent games and it comes after some adjustments from head coach Sheldon Keefe. Not only do the lines work, but they might also change the outlook for the season.
The Hockey News reports that the New Jersey Devils' recent offensive surge follows crucial forward line adjustments implemented by head coach Sheldon Keefe. After scoring only 11 goals across their opening five games, New Jersey tallied 12 combined goals in back-to-back victories over the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers. The offensive turnaround coincided with Arseny Gritsyuk joining Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, alongside Anthony Mantha moving into a productive depth role alongside Evan Rodrigues.
The lineup changes were prompted partly by Luke Evangelista missing time due to illness, which allowed Dawson Mercer to flourish beside Nico Hischier and Timo Meier. Keefe credited increased urgency and skating for the team's improved pace. The report notes the coaching staff faces future lineup decisions once Evangelista returns, but New Jersey currently boasts versatile forward trios capable of exploiting different matchups across the National Hockey League.
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