This has been the tale of two seasons for the New Jersey Devils. They started off the season hot, contrary to everyone’s expectations.
However, since returning from a lengthy layoff due to a COVID-19 outbreak, they’ve cooled down dramatically. They’ve lost three straight, six of their last seven, and their last seven home games.
To make matters worse it was announced that newly appointed captain Nico Hischier, who hadn’t played since sustaining a head injury on Feb. 27, is week-to-week with a concussion and broken nose.
Jack Hughes would have to step up in Hischier’s stead, as he did to begin to the season.