The New Jersey Devils' first game in 16 days began with a fight and ended with a three-goal third period. But the chaos might really begin Thursday night, when the Devils are scheduled to visit the Boston Bruins.
The Devils returned to action Tuesday following a coronavirus pause by beating the host New York Rangers 5-2. The Bruins haven't played since Saturday, when their 10-game point streak ended with a 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders in Uniondale, N.Y.
Nineteen Devils players were placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list and at least eight players -- including goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, who was the first New Jersey player placed on the COVID-19 list Jan.