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Rookie Sergey Kalinin wins the Devils' hard hat for Christmas

DETROIT — It was a big game by a rookie the Devils feel has the capability of becoming a big-time player.

Sergey Kalinin was awarded the Devils' hard hat for player of the game after Tuesday night's 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena.

He earned the hard hat with an all-around performance:

1. He broke up a scoring chance by intercepting a first period pass intended for Tomas Tatar, who was heading to net. Had Kalinin not been there, the Devils might have fallen behind again.