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Game 1: Devils Vs. Blackhawks

October 15, 2021, 5:45 PM ET [67 Comments]
Sam Woo
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So much excitement in the air surrounding the New Jersey Devils. Devils captain Nico Hischier is healthy and ready to lead a young squad full of talent. The biggest NHL acquisition in the offseason, Dougie Hamilton, looks to bring his veteran leadership, skill, and size while he is entering his prime of his career. Dawson Mercer made the team and can he make an impact early enough to keep himself as a Devils regular?

There is a sense of confidence yet urgency to get back to winning ways for the three time Stanley Cup Champions. This will be an uptempo team with a tremendous amount of speed and skill upfront and size on the blueline. And here comes the Chicago Blackhawks.

What To Watch:

Look for the Devils to exploit the Blackhawks in the early ten minutes in the first period like how Colorado Avalanche did last Wednesday before Chicago settled down. It is likely that Jonathan Bernier will be starting in net as Mackenzie Blackwood is recovering from his heel surgery in the offseason.

Expect warm tributes for Jimmy Hayes tonight.

The debut of Joe Tolentino as New Jersey Devils PA Announcer. The Devils announced yesterday that he won the job.


Opening Night For A Pregame and Post Game Live Podcast: I'll be at Taj Lounge 973 (formerly known as P.J. Ryan's and Brick City Grill) for Let's Go Devils Game Day Live! and Post Game Live! It is across the street from the Prudential Center on 35 Edison Place. Come by and say hello!






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Sam Woo is co-host and executive producer of the Let's Go Devils Podcast which can be heard live every Sunday at 9pm ET and Wednesday at 8:30pm ET.

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