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NJHN Daily: Devils Impact on Lundqvist; Cotter Sets Franchise Record; Gr8ness

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April 5, 2025

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 02: A backhand shot by New York Rangers Center Mika Zibanejad (93) sails just over the crossbar during the second period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on December 02, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire)

With heavy hitters such as Scott Stevens as part of the New Jersey Devils franchise history, it’s hard to believe the single season hits record was just broken.

However, that is, in fact, the case.

More on the latest franchise record broken below.

Elsewhere, the Devils’ impact on Henrik Lundvsit, Ovi ties Wayne, and how he wants to break it.

Let’s do that hockey.

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There’s little doubt Paul Cotter has a ton of skill. However, putting it all together in game action isn’t always seamless.

What’s most natural for Cotter is using the body. The 25-year-old forward has repeatedly stated he doesn’t think it’s difficult to finish a check.

Well, in his first season in New Jersey, he’s already the all-time single season franchise leader with 232 hits, and counting.

Our boy’s playing the hits.#NJDevils | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/Y5R3B8CY3R

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 4, 2025

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Forever Blueshirts: In an interview with Forever Blueshirts, Martin Biron recalls a time when former New York Rangers goaltender, Henrik Lundqvist, lost himself a bit. And it happened after a big loss to the Devils.

Colorado Hockey Now: The next step in Gabriel Landeskog returning to the NHL? He’s joining the Colorado Avalanche AHLs affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, to practice while the Avs are on the road.

Chicago Hockey Now: Amid their 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, Alexander Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for the All-Time goals record

Sportsnet: After the Blackhawks pulled Spencer Knight late in last night’s game for the extra attacker, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbury tried to put Ovechkin on the ice to break the all-time goals record. Except, Ovechkin refused. He doesn’t want to break the record in an empty-net.

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