Ahead of this game, I figured this would be a tough one for the New Jersey Devils. Any time a team has to play a rested opponent in a back-to-back is a tough one, even if they are coming off three straight wins like the Devils. The Anaheim Ducks took full advantage by controlling much of the game from the very beginning and not really letting up. If you’re looking for the mythical “sixty minute effort,” the Ducks provided a very good approximation. The Devils lost 2-4 for their first loss on this road trip and it was very much a beat down.
New Jersey Devils Decisively Defeated by Anaheim Ducks, 2-4
