A tough break in the first period proved to be the deciding factor in Sunday’s matinee between the New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks. An own goal was the difference, standing as the game-winner in Vancouver’s 2–1 victory.

The New Jersey Devils had a chance to make it two wins in a row, but they failed miserably against the Vancouver Canucks.

The New Jersey Devils were rumored by multiple insiders to have made an offer for now Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes. During the process, it became clear that shedding salary is their biggest issue.

Zeev Buium scored in his first game since being traded to Vancouver, Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of the 26 shots, and the Canucks beat the Devils 2-1 on Sunday.

The Devils quickly got on the board when Dawson Mercer led an odd-man rush up ice with Jesper Bratt. Mercer left the puck for the Swedish forward, then connected with Luke Hughes, who rifled a shot from the left circle past Demko to cut Vancouver’s lead to 2-1.

The New Jersey Devils' injury list is long, and they are going to be adding to it as another player is set to be hitting the injured list before long. Defensema

The New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and New York Rangers were all home Saturday and all played at different times. The Vancouver Canucks even practiced in New Jersey while the Devils were playing the Anaheim Ducks.

The New Jersey Devils (18-13-1) will be the Guinea Pigs for the new-look Vancouver Canucks (11-17-3) after a blockbuster deal […]