The good news: Jared McCann is back! The bad news: Brandon Tanev takes warmup but doesn’t play, and when even Brandon Tanev is getting bit by the injury bug you just know it’s out of control. Casey DeSmith in the net on the front end of the back-to-back situation.
First period
For an early starting time, unsurprisingly it’s not a fast start for either teams. The Devils only get four shots on goal in the first period, but one of them includes the period’s only goal. DeSmith makes a nice save on a Sami Vatanen chance but leaves a rebound.