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Nichols’ Notes: Devils Must; Nemec Thriving; Boxing Match in Montreal
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Don't worry, Jack. Simon's got the New Jersey Devils from here.
I mean, how good has this kid been lately? Another 20-plus minute night and he looked good doing it. No points, but he scored he game-winner in the shootout and found yet another way to contribute to the win.
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The Devils re 13-4-1 to start the season and although the injuries are making the outlook bleak, they keep defying the odds and finding ways to win.
It's the mark of a good team.
In the links, the Devils have one option in Jack Hughes ' absence. Don't waste the season, Tom.
Elsewhere, a boxing match at a hockey game in Montreal , and reminiscing on a similar non-hockey injury on Broadway.
Let's do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: There is perhaps no team unluckier than the Devils when it comes to injuries. Jack Hughes is sidelined six-to-eight weeks after slicing his finger at a team dinner and receiving successful surgery as a result of the incident.
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More NJHN: Without their superstar, the Devils clawed out another win on the back of Jake Allen 's superb play in goal, and another night of heroics from Simon Nemec .
Devils Rink Report: Jeff Marek joined me on Friday to discuss plenty, such as what to do with the eventual logjam at right defense, Simon Nemec , Jacob Markstrom , trade targets, and much more! You can find the link in the video below.
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Forever Blueshirts: If it's any consolation, Jack isn't the first player to suffer a non-hockey injury that's sidelined him from NHL action. Back in the day, New York Rangers defenseman, Brian Leetch suffered a similar fate. Jim Cerny tells the story.
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Who screwed up? The Pittsburgh Penguins yielded the tying goal Friday with 70 seconds remaining, as Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg jumped the play and snapped the goal past Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs . Many are pointing to Kris Letang , who is showing some struggles this season.
Boston Hockey Now: It was Chuck City in Montreal on Saturday as the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens threw down as they reignited their rivalry.
Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche are keeping a close eye on the Dallas Stars , and they just lost their star defenseman for a little while.
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