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Nico Daws' rough performance might actually be a good thing for New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils lost their first preseason game to the New York Rangers 5-3. A disastrous second period by goalie Nico Daws sealed their fate, but his mistakes could help the Devils in the long run.

New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

The New Jersey Devils took the ice for their first real game action of the season, taking on the New York Rangers on Sunday at the Prudential Center. It wasn’t the best affair, as the Rangers beat the Devils 5-3, but both teams had mostly fringe roster players in the lineup.