It is a fact that the 2016-17 New Jersey Devils were a bad hockey team. Their record of 28-40-14 was enough to secure last place in the Eastern Conference. Their 70 points earned was the fourth lowest in the entire league. Many things went wrong. One of the few things that did not go so poorly or awry in some way were shootouts.
That’s right, shootouts. The 2016-17 New Jersey Devils were not bad at shootouts last season.
Does it matter? I think so. Unless the Devils suddenly get a massive amount of puck luck and/or somehow become offensive dynamos, the Devils will likely be a low-scoring team next season.