The Detroit Red Wings get a national television game against the strong but struggling New Jersey Devils. They also get some reinforcements, with Robby Fabbri returning from his third torn ACL injury.
1st Period
The Red Wings came out looking strong, putting up five of the first seven total shots on goal in the first seven minutes. The Devils appeared to pick it up after the TV break, getting some good chances and preventing the Red Wings from moving the puck through the middle of the ice. Ville Husso made a big save in a scramble with just over nine minutes remaining in the first on birthday boy Nico Hischier to keep the game scoreless.