NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 20: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils skates during warm ups before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Prudential Center on February 20, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey.Hischier is the newly elected team captain. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils were on a roll when they won three-straight games last week. It was most impressive when they defeated the Boston Bruins last Thursday, who are probably the best team in the league. They played them well and looked like a team that could be a threat this season.