PREVIEW
DEVILS (6-0-0) vs. NY ISLANDERS (2-2-0)
Devils Lineup
2 Smith
10 Holtz
11 Tierney
12 Thompson
14 Bastian
17 Nemec
20 McLeod
24 Miller
36 Gambardella
37 Dowling
42 Lazar
43 Hughes
46 Willman
49 Schmelzer
82 Hatakka
88 Bahl
91 Mercer
92 Nosek
40 Schmid
65 Poulter
Head-to-Head
The Devils won a wild contest, 6-5, at the Prudential Center Monday night. Jesper Bratt recorded a hat trick and added an assist for a four-point night. John Marino potted two goals for the Devils. Jack Hughes also scored.
Mathew Barzal posted two goals and three points. Pierre Engvall, Anders Lee and Brock Nelson also tallied for the Islanders.
Devils Team Scope:
The Devils are looking to go perfect on their preseason slate after a 6-0-0 start. Bratt paces the team with five goals and nine points. Jack Hughes has three goals and eight points while Timo Meier has five points (1g-4a). Bratt, Hughes and Dawson Mercer each have two power-play goals. Goaltender Akria Schmid has played three games, going 2-0-0 with a 3.08 goals-against average and .877 save percentage.
Opponent Team Scope:
Mathew Barzal has two goals and four points to lead the Islanders in preseason scoring. He’s followed by Anders Lee’s two goals and three points. Simon Holmstrom has picked up three points (1g-2a). Goalie Kenneth Appleby leads the club with a 2.53 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.
By the Numbers:
Bratt’s five goals and nine points both lead the entire NHL. Hughes’ eight points rank second int the league.
The Devils’ power play leads the NHL with a 44.4-percent success rate, scoring eight power-play goals on 18 tries. Tampa Bay and Washington are tied for second at 33.3 percent.
