By David Kolb
NEW JERSEY DEVILS (22-21-10) vs. BUFFALO SABRES (21-20-10)
Coverage begins at 6:30 PM on MSG
- Tonight the Devils host the Buffalo Sabres for the third and final meeting between the clubs this season
- New Jersey is 6-3-1 in the last 10 games
- The Devils are 10-9-4 at The Rock in 2016-17
- The Devils currently sit five points out of an Eastern Conference playoff Wild Card position
DID YOU KNOW?
New Jersey won both prior meetings against Buffalo this season (Nov. 11, Nov. 12)
- Taylor Hall has two goals and two assists, and points in all three games since the All-Star Break
- The first-year Devils’ forward enters tonight’s tilt leading the Devils in scoring with 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points this season
- The 2010 No. 1 overall pick has three assists in two games against the Sabres in 2016-17
DID YOU KNOW?
Hall has seven points in eight career games against the Sabres
“We’ve had some real good success on the road. I think we play a real good team game on the road. We just need to follow up with the intensity level and the commitment level we’ve played with on the road. We’ve got to bring that home.”
–Devils coach, John Hynes on playing better at Prudential Center
DID YOU KNOW?
Both Devils coach, John Hynes (2010-15) and Sabres coach, Dan Bylsma (2008-09) served as Head Coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
The Devils are 8-2-1 overall vs. the Sabres dating back to the 2013-14 season.
DID YOU KNOW?
With a win tonight, the Devils would sweep the season series with the Sabres for the second time in three seasons
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