Preseason play opened with a 4-3 overtime loss for the Devils to the Rangers on Monday at Prudential Center in Newark. However, the first exhibition contest of training camp provided some key moments and plays for players hoping to make a push for the NHL roster in October.
Here are some observations from Newark, where several prospects fighting for roster spots made a strong statement to kick off preseason play.
The easiest way to draw attention to yourself in a preseason game is to get on the scoresheet. The most tangible way to impact a game is by scoring, and several players vying for NHL roster spots got on the board on Monday.