Devils Lose Out to Bruins in Final Game of Prospects Challenge | GAME STORY
Devils Lose Out to Bruins in Final Game of Prospects Challenge | GAME STORY
The Devils go 2-1-0 in the three-game tournament after a 6-4 loss to the Bruins.
The first shot of the game was the first goal of the game for the New Jersey Devils, kicking things off in the final game of the Prospects Challenge. Just 2:27 into the game, the Devils took their 1-0 lead on a goal by Cole Brown against the Boston Bruins.
At a short tournament like the Prospects Challenge, there isn’t always enough time to make a big impression but that’s certainly what Chase Stillman is doing. After the Bruins tied the game at one, Igor Mburanumwe sprung Stillman into the offensive zone with a tape-to-tape outlet pass, sending Stillman in for a clear shot on Bruins netminder Ryan Bischel. Stillman’s fourth tournament goal put the Devils up 2-1.
The Devils and Bruins exchanged goals in the second period. Forward Jace Isley gave the Devils their third lead of the game 5:02 into the middle frame before Boston’s Jaxson Nelson tied the game at three, sending the game tied going into the final 20 minutes.
New Jersey-raised Jack Malone put the Devils up 4-3 early in the third, redirecting Mburanumwe’s blueline shot into the Bruins goal. Mburanumwe ended the game tied with Anton Ghantous with a team-high two points (2a) each. Boston’s Jack Sloan, Carlin Dezainde and Brett Harrison each scored in the third period to put the Bruins over the edge, as the Devils settled for a 6-4 loss in their final game of the tournament.
Devils vs Bruins – Prospects Tournament
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Here are a few impressions from the game…
• Chase Stillman has had a coming-out party during this tournament. Stillman had struggled to stand out amongst his peers in years past, having been held without a point in his previous two tournaments.
This year, Stillman has made a noticeable impact with his four goals and a single assist, as well as being involved in all areas of play.
• Stillman ends the tournament with four goals and five points. His five points are tied with Xavier Parent for the team lead, while his four goals led the club.
• The three goaltenders on the roster started games at the tournament. Tyler Brennan led the charge with just a single goal against Isaac Poulter, who put up an unbelievable effort against the Sabres and conceded two, while Zach Pelletier gave up five.
• New Jersey ended the tournament with a 22 percent efficiency on the power play and a tournament-leading 80 percent successful penalty kill.
