The New Jersey Devils have been on a roll since their Western Conference road trip that was allegedly going to be the death of their 2017-18 season. Tonight could be a big night for this franchise going forward and we examine 5 stories revolving around it a mere 8 hours before game time:
1.) “Here’s The Clincher”
With a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, the Devils could officially punch their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2011-2012. The magic number is two still entering action tonight; any combination of two points won by the Devils or lost by the Florida Panthers will lead to New Jersey’s return to the chase for the Stanley Cup.