6 pm CDT, Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
TV : CSN Chicago
Radio : 720 AM Chicago
Blackhawks‘ last game : 2-3 L (SO) @ Islanders
Devils‘ last game : 2-1 W vs Penguins
Enemy Territory : In Lou We Trust
Season Series/Schedule
| DATE | SCORE | W. GOAL |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 ’14 | ||
| Dec 23 ’13 | NJD 2 at CHI 5 | B. Bickell |
94 : The number of shots on goal by Jaromir Jagr, which leads the Devils. The Blackhawks have five players with over 100 shots already.
41 : The number of goals the Devils have scored in the 3rd period. They have scored only 51 goals in the 1st and 2nd periods combined this year.
32 : The number of points the Devils have earned since November 1st, after just 10 in the month of October.
25.3 : The average number of shots on goal per game for the Devils, the lowest in the NHL.
24.9 : The average number of shots on goal allowed per game by the Devils, also the lowest in the NHL.
7.8 : The average penalty minutes per game by the Devils, the least penalized team in the NHL.
3 : The number of consecutive games in which Adam Henrique has scored a goal.
3-11-3 : The Devils’ record when their opponent scores first.
1.95 : Martin Brodeur’s career goals against average in 20 appearances against the Blackhawks.
1-4-0 : The Devils’ record versus the Central Division. The Blackhawks are 5-0-1 against the Metropolitan Division.
Probable Blackhawks Lineup
Forwards
Patrick Sharp – Jonathan Toews – Marian Hossa
Kris Versteeg – Michal Handzus – Patrick Kane
Bryan Bickell – Andrew Shaw – Brandon Saad
Brandon Bollig – Marcus Kruger – Ben Smith
Defensive Pairings
Duncan Keith – Brent Seabrook
Niklas Hjalmarsson – Johnny Oduya
Nick Leddy – Michal Rozsival
Goaltender
Antti Raanta (10-1-3, 2.21 GAA, .913 save %, 1 SO)
Injuries
Nikolai Khabibulin (lower body) out
Leading Scorers
| PLAYER | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | GW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Kane | 43 | 23 | 30 | 53 | +9 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| P. Sharp | 43 | 22 | 20 | 42 | +18 | 24 | 7 | 2 |
| J. Toews | 43 | 15 | 26 | 41 | +17 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| D. Keith | 43 | 3 | 36 | 39 | +14 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| M. Hossa | 38 | 14 | 20 | 34 | +19 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Probable Devils Lineup
Forwards
Dainius Zubrus – Travis Zajac – Jaromir Jagr
Ryane Clowe – Adam Henrique – Michael Ryder
Patrik Elias – Stephen Gionta – Steve Bernier
Reid Boucher – Andrei Loktionov – Cam Janssen
Defensive Pairings
Andy Greene – Mark Fayne
Bryce Salvador – Marek Zidlicky
Eric Gelinas – Jon Merrill
Goaltender
Martin Brodeur (12-8-3, 2.25 GAA, .907 save %, 3 SO)
Injuries
Adam Larsson (lower body) out, Damien Brunner (knee) out, Peter Harrold (foot) out
Leading Scorers
| PLAYER | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | GW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Jagr | 41 | 13 | 21 | 34 | +10 | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| P. Elias | 33 | 7 | 18 | 25 | +0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Ryder | 41 | 12 | 8 | 20 | -5 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| A. Greene | 41 | 6 | 14 | 20 | +3 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| D. Zubrus | 41 | 8 | 11 | 19 | +9 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
