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The Stretch Run Starts Now

by Matthew Blittner - 0

Welcome Back! Now that The NHL's Four Nations Face-Off Tournament is over, the regular season can resume and it did so in a big way Saturday, featuring 14 games (28 teams in action).  One of those games saw the New Jersey Devils host the Dallas Stars at Prudential Center. The result

4 Nations: The Day Before

by Matthew Blittner - 0

Almost there! Thursday night is officially within shouting distance and the intensity between Team Canada and Team USA is bubbling up. Should we expect three fights in nine seconds to open the game? NO! But we CAN expect plenty of hard checks and a whole lot of emotional intensity.  Both teams

Four Nations: Sunday Practice Wrap-up

by Matthew Blittner - 0

It’s the calm before the storm. Or rather, the calm AFTER the storm.  Sunday afternoon, after a grueling battle Saturday night between Team USA and Team Canada – won by The Americans 3-1 – at The NHL’s first ever (and likely only) Four Nations Face-off Tournament, both teams were hard at

Simon Nemec Returns, Now What?

by Matthew Blittner - 0

Simon Nemec, welcome back to The NHL. Let's see what you do with the opportunity.  Ahead of Thursday night’s tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils recalled top defense prospect Simon Nemec from AHL Utica to take the spot of Jonas Siegenthaler, who is out

Devils Defeat Lightning 3-2 In Overtime

by Matthew Blittner - 0

They say that what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. While it’s obvious that German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wasn’t thinking about hockey when he coined that phrase in 1888, you can still apply it to today’s NHL. Saturday night, in their first game at Prudential Center since December 27, 2024,

Devils Closing out 2024 Strong

by Matthew Blittner - 0

2024 is almost over. While the first half of the calendar year wasn’t kind to the Garden State NHL squad, the second half has been a bundle of fun. Of course, the first half of 2024 was the conclusion of the 2023-24 season in which the New Jersey Devils went

Blittner’s Blue Line: What’s In Their Stockings?

by Matthew Blittner - 0

It’s Christmas Time, so you know what that means. It’s time to find out who gets coal in their stockings and who gets a nice gift. While we could go around the entire National Hockey League, we’re going to narrow our scope to the two archrivals who squared off Monday

The Battle Between Franchise Centers

by Matthew Blittner - 0

Centers, they’re among the most important people on a hockey team. Sure, it’s important to have stout goaltenders, a steady defense and the ability to roll four lines, but centers are usually the drivers of their lines and it helps when each of your pivots is strong at what they

Dynamic Duo Versus Dynamic Duo

by Matthew Blittner - 0

Peanut Butter and Jelly versus Batman and Robin. Or is it Peanut Butter and Jelly versus Batman and Superman? Either way, this is one battle between dynamic duos that should capture your attention. Tuesday night at Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs for the third game

HEADLINE: Peanut Butter Jelly Time in New Jersey

by Matthew Blittner - 0

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be such a simple thing. And when it's composed correctly, it can satisfy even the harshest of critics. Wait, we’re sorry, this isn’t a food review, it’s a hockey story. So then, what gives? Why are we talking about peanut butter and jelly?

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