Overview
- Devils held out winger Ondrej Palat pregame and completed his trade to the Islanders during the first period; multiple reports indicate New Jersey receives Maxim Tsyplakov while Palat and draft picks go to New York.
- All four Winnipeg goals were scored off odd-man rushes, exposing New Jersey’s defensive lapses after recent praise for improved rush defense.
- The top line of Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi combined for six points as Hellebuyck turned away 14 third-period shots to seal the win.
- Jesper Bratt tallied on the power play and assisted on Nico Hischier’s late goal, but the Devils’ push fell short for a second straight loss after a successful road stretch.
- Cody Glass exited in the second period after blocking a shot and will undergo further tests, coach Sheldon Keefe said.