The @BlueJacketsNHL and @SanJoseSharks each picked up wins to close out a two-game Friday that featured a 7.5 goals-per-game average.#NHLStats: https://t.co/3T0oSc2sgo pic.twitter.com/r6SX0lxyyM
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 2, 2023
Here’s what caught the eye in both games.
It’s been an odd season for the New Jersey Devils so far.
They started things off strong thanks to a simply dominant Jack Hughes, but have slowed down greatly since, especially during Jack Hughes’ injury.
The Devils were all but assured of a playoff spot, but now they’re out of the playoff picture with their 11-10-1 record.
The Devils need a string of wins if they’re to climb back up the standings, and giving up six goals to the San Jose Sharks isn’t going to help.
San Jose had scored just six goals in their first ten away games of the season, and now they’ve scored six in the same game.
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The @SanJoseSharks came ready to play tonight.
Check out the sauce here from Mikael Granlund.
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– NHL (@NHL) December 2, 2023
THE DUKE IS LOOSE.
WE REPEAT.
THE. DUKE. IS. LOOSE. pic.twitter.com/9Jsm7WVUUM
– San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 2, 2023
Note that in defeat, Jack Hughes earned his 30ᵉ point of the season with his 9ᵉ goal of the campaign.
JACK
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– NHL (@NHL) December 2, 2023
Kudos also to Simon Nemec, drafted 2ᵉ in 2022 behind Juraj Slafkovsky, who picked up two assists in his first NHL game.
Patrik Laine sure can shoot the puck #CBJ pic.twitter.com/r6mjBraj6G
– Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) December 2, 2023
Adam Fantilli with the one-handed tip!!!
This kid’s hand-eye is something else. pic.twitter.com/xYUgyUws4N
– NHL (@NHL) December 2, 2023
Extension
– Devon Levi has been doing well since his dismissal in the AHL.
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– Here are yesterday’s results.
– Here are yesterday’s top scorers.
– Today’s NHL schedule: 13 games.