Devils' Homestand Boosts Momentum, Special Teams

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subscribe and stay game ready. The New Jersey Devils have faced a rough season filled with

injuries, scoring woes, and inconsistency. With Playoff odds now at just 0.3% after 65 games,

they are using their current 7-game homestand to build momentum. So far, they hold a 4-win,

2-loss record since late February, focusing on confidence rather than miracles.

A recent 4-game win streak highlighted key improvements. The team finally started scoring

the first goal in several matches, avoiding the early deficits that plagued them all year,

where opponents struck. First 58.5% of the time. This shift helped them control games and

boost morale, even in a comeback win over Toronto. Fans got a spark of hope from these wins,

especially with better special teams play. Their power play clicked with goals against St. Louis

and three versus the Rangers, ending a long drought. The penalty kill has also surged to 86.9%

success since the start of the year, thanks to block shots and strong goal tending.

Jacob Markstrom led the charge in net with a personal 4-game win streak,

posting a 0.962 save percentage early on. But after six straight starts, he allowed more goals

including five against Calgary. Coaches now stress rotating him with Jake Allen to avoid burnout.

Moving forward, with 17 games left, the devils aim to sustain these positives like early leads

and special teams edge. A strong finish could set a solid tone for next season, even without playoffs.

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