Bravo to the New Jersey Devils for claiming more than a point per game thus far in 2016-17. So far, so good for the team, for trips to Florida and Boston and a tough opening night contest against the Ducks were clearly a significant challenge. Avoiding losing streaks and churning out points in the NHL is key, clubs must average more than a point per match to make the playoffs. There are no excuses and no moral victory columns in the NHL standings chart.
So, what are some of the keys to the Devils’ success thus far. Some are incredibly obvious, others far less so.