The Devils punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday thanks to their cross-river rival.
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) AP NEW! By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Before the reporter could even finish the question, Lindy Ruff leaned on the podium and belted out a huge laugh. It's been a long time coming for the 63-year-old veteran coach, who helped the Devils secure their first postseason berth since 2017-18 Saturday. He was booed off the ice and listened as thousands of fans chanted “Fire Lindy” after his team's 0-2-0 start five months ago. Then, of course, he watched
Jakob Chychrun is doubtful to play Saturday for the Ottawa Senators, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Chychrun is dealing with an undisclosed injury that looks to keep him out of the lineup when the Senators take on the New Jersey Devils. Chychrun was the prize trade deadline addition for the Senators, and someone they hoped would anchor their blueline for years to come. As for this season, the Senators are coming off of a big win versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
No | Player | Pos |
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88 | D | |
14 | RW | |
45 | G | |
29 | G | |
70 | C | |
63 | LW | |
25 | LW | |
33 | D | |
7 | D | |
56 | LW | |
65 | D | |
13 | C | |
86 | C | |
42 | C | |
6 | D | |
20 | C | |
96 | RW | |
91 | C | |
87 | D | |
18 | LW | |
28 | D | |
17 | C | |
71 | D | |
2 | D | |
90 | LW | |
41 | G | |
44 | LW |