NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 20: Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the San Jose Sharks at the Prudential Center on February 20, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sharks 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils officially hit the quarter mark of the shortened season and are sitting with a mediocre record, but considering the last few seasons going 6-6-2 (prior to Thursday’s game), it’s really not too bad. This is an improvement over the last few years and missing key players for a good chunk of it including new captain Nico Hischier and starting star goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood makes it look even better.