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In Jonas Siegenthaler’s return, the Devils headed to Washington to take on a struggling Capitals team for a Metropolitan Division matchup with playoff implications. Unfortunately, the Devils couldn’t bring themselves to rise to the occasion, as they put forward a lackluster effort that earned them a 6-2 loss.
With momentum on their side, the Devils hosted the Los Angeles Kings with both teams trying to re-establish themselves in their respective playoff races. Unfortunately, their power play failed them.
In Jack Hughes’ return, the Devils hosted the Calgary Flames at home in New Jersey. They had their moments and opportunities to win, but Jacob Markstrom was too strong and the Devils’ goaltending too weak to overcome the Flames.
Against a Tampa Bay team that’s past its former glory, the Devils were unable to muster much offense until the third period, and by then it was too late.
Despite coming from behind to tie the game at two in the third period, the Devils allowed the game to slip away from them during one small play that cost them everything. They could’ve—even should’ve—won tonight. Instead, they handed the game to the Canadiens on a silver platter.