National Hockey League

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Match Report

David Clarkson's goal sends Devils past Islanders

David Clarkson's goal at 8:17 of the third period sent the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 season-opening win over the New York Islanders on Saturday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 vs Washington Capitals W 5-2 NHL
11/10/26 @ Winnipeg Jets L 2-4 NHL
11/8/26 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 4-0 NHL
11/7/26 @ New York Islanders W 5-4 NHL
11/5/26 vs St. Louis Blues W 5-4 NHL
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Team Stats

NJ NYI
9
Blocked Shots
16
23
Hits
19
6
Takeaways
4
28
Shots
19
0
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
21
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
9
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

NJ leads series 1-0

NJ Last 5 matchups NYI
  1. 1 Final 2013-04-01 @ NJ 3
  2. 1 Final 2013-02-17 @ NYI 5
  3. 3 Final 2013-02-03 @ NYI 0
  4. 4 Final/OT 2013-02-01 @ NJ 5
  5. 2 Final 2013-01-20 @ NYI 1

Injuries

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Day-To-Day
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils

  • Vladislav Kolyachonok Out
  • Brett Pesce Out
  • Seamus Casey Injured Reserve
  • Johnathan Kovacevic Injured Reserve
  • Anthony Mantha Injured Reserve

NHL News

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News Emily Kaplan Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar ruled out for multiple weeks Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is out at least a month, while teammate Cale Makar will be out approximately two weeks, both with lower-body injuries. News Hurricanes activate Jordan Staal, as captain set to play in second Finland game Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's second game in Helsinki, Finland, against the Kraken. ESPN ESPN staff NHL Tonight: Guide to all 14 games on a massive hockey Saturday Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here. ESPN Canucks take losing streak into matchup with the Golden Knights Vancouver Canucks (3-17-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (13-5-3, in the Pacific Division)