There is a lot to like about the New Jersey Devils on the ice this season. Outside of the litany of injuries, there's not much to complain about, but there is one thing the Devils must improve on to succeed, especially without Jack Hughes.

As we wake up on this beautiful Monday morning, New Jersey Devils fans are basking in the fact that they sit in first place in the Eastern Conference. Through 18 games played, the New Jersey Devils are 13-4-1, good for a .