An Ugly Point: Devils Outplayed by Detroit in 4-5 OT Loss

No one ever said hockey is a fair game. Tonight’s contest between the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings showed that off. The Devils managed to be out-attempted 42-28 and out-shot 29-13 in even strength, but the Devils managed to force overtime. A power play performance that initially cost the Devils dearly, managed to provide a goal to even up the goal differential. Cory Schneider made a lot of important, bail-out style saves to keep the Devils in it. Yet, he let in some goals he’ll wish he’ll want to have back. And while the Devils managed to out-chance their opponents, the Devils didn’t register a single shot on net since scoring their fourth goal of the night - and that would continue into overtime, where it ended with a 4-5 loss.

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