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NJHN Daily: Devils Turning Point? Canucks Concede Miller, Pettersson Rift

Last night’s victory over the Philadelphia Flyers felt like a turning point for the New Jersey Devils. The style of win was more of the identity that general manager Tom Fitzgerald had in mind when constructing his team last summer.
Jake Allen and the Devils dominated the Flyers on Wednesday night. Brenden Dillon was the turning point. More on the victory and what went into it, such as injury updates and deployment decisions below.
Elsewhere, Vancouver concedes they’re ready to move on from the drama, Ivan Demidov is making history overseas, and could Brandon Saad land on his feet?
Let’s do that hockey.
Devils News
New Jersey Hockey Now: According to Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, it’s good news for Jack Hughes’ injury, but not so good news for Nico Hischier.
Even More: Devils should target the Seattle Kraken’s 40-goal scorer, Jared McCann, to address their goal scoring needs, says NJHNs Nick Natale.
4 Nations News: Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson will replace Jacob Markstrom for Team Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Devils Postgame: Brenden Dillon sets the tone with a big second period hit, Jake Allen’s stellar shutout performance, and New Jersey’s power play propels the Devils to an emotional & physical win over the Flyers.
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The Athletic ($): Brandon Saad and the St. Louis Blues have agreed to a mutual contract termination. Saad will become an unrestricted free agent after leaving money on the table.
More Athletic ($): Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Rutherford confirmed the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. The Canucks’ inability to push past the situation as supposed “professionals” is wasting such a talented roster. It’s time to move on, and there could be big changes ahead.
Colorado Hockey Now: Speaking of Saad, CHNs Aarif Deen advocates for a reunion with the Colorado Avalanche.
Detroit Hockey Now: Here’s why Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond is one of the NHLs budding superstars.
Montreal Hockey Now: Perhaps the four teams that passed up on Ivan Demidov in the 2024 NHL Draft will regret their decision. The Montreal Canadiens prospect is making history overseas.
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