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Devils placed Stefan Noesen on waivers Have to imagine this accomplished a few things for the Devils. If Noesen clears, he’s a valuable vet for Utica. Plus, this should hint at players returning to the lineup (notably Connor Brown)

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jers... An early season issue for the #Devils is their struggles defensively in the net front. It’s not a red flag but an issue to watch as the season picks up

thehockeynews.com

Devils Net Front Issues Are Becoming A Glaring Early-Season Weakness

“There are some defensive habits and details that we didn't do a good job of managing on some of the goals against,” Sheldon Keefe.

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That’s all folks! Utah wins 5-3

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Luke Evangelista hits the post & comes just short of a hat trick. Devils still down 5-3

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A remarkable tic-tac-toe goal from Utah to essentially put the game to bed. Vincent Trocheck nets the quick chance 5-3 Mammoth

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Just under four minutes left in the third & the Devils are down by one. They've started to play with a sense of urgency & you wonder when they pull Allen for the extra skater

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Goal is Boqvist's first of the season. Assisted by Dougie Hamilton (2nd) & Delcan Chisholm (first)

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In Jesper Boqvist's first game of the season, he backhands the puck to the back of the net to cut the Devils deficit to one 4-3 Utah

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils just had a big PK to keep the game 4-2 with 12:20 left in the third. It hasn't been their game but they still have a chance to get back into this one

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We are back for the third period. It's 4-2 Utah & they've controlled play so far. Have to imagine the Devils play with some urgency here

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That's a wrap on the second period: 4-2 Mammoth Shots are 22-21 Mammoth Utah is the better team from the top down with skill throughout the roster. It shows tonight

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The goal is the first of the season from Crouse. Assisted by Barrett Hayton (first) & Nick Schmaltz (first)

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In the final minute, Utah adds another goal with Lawson Crouse getting the second chance & powering it home 4-2 Mammoth

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Utah with a strong PK to keep the 3-2 lead. Some good looks by the Devils so the unit looks a lot better of late

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

With 4:01 left in the second, the Devils head to the power play with Andrew Peeke to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The goal is the 5th of the season from Schmaltz, which leads all Mammoth skaters. Assisted by Dylan Guenther (3rd) & Mikhail Sergachev (5th)

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Utah with their second power play goal to retake the lead. It's Nick Schmaltz 3-2 Mammoth

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

With 9:10 left in the second period, Utah heads to their third power play of the game with Dougie Hamilton to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils tie it up & it's Luke Evangelista with a deflection again. His second of the night 2-2

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The goal is Weegar's first of the season. It's assisted by Anders Lee (2nd) & Mikhail Sergachev (4th) Starting to think Utah has a lot of skill that will make them tough to play against this season

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Utah retakes the lead! MacKenzie Weeger gets a rebound and powers it through in front of the net 2-1 Mammoth

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We are back for the second period. It's 1-1 so far & you have to imagine both teams are far from done when it comes to scoring

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That's a wrap on the first period: 1-1 Shots are 10-7 Utah The theme of the period was special teams. A power play goal from Clayton Keller & another from Luke Evangelista

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Evangelista's first of the season (& with the Devils). Assisted by Jack Hughes (first) & Jesper Bratt (2nd)

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils tie it up with a power play goal! It's Luke Evangelista with a deflection on a Jack Hughes shot from the point for his first goal with the #devils 1-1

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils have a 5 on 3 power play with Lawson Crouse to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

With 8:23 left in the first, the Devils head to their second power play of the game. It's Mackenzie Weegar to the box 11th times a charm?

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

An early observation is that the Mammoth look fast & can control the pace. It's something the Devils did in the past but it seems like every team has gotten fast and young while they've stayed the same

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils with a big PK to keep this game 1-0

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

With 12:48 left in the first, Utah heads to their second power play of the game with Brenden Dillon to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Devils power play is 0-10 to start the season It was a strength last season for those wondering

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

With 15:49 left in the first, the Devils head to the power play with Dmitri Simashev to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Mammoth strike first! It's Clayton Keller on the power play 1-0 Utah

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

10 seconds in & Utah heads to the power play with Timo Meier to the box

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We are underway! Mammoth - Devils Vejmelka - Allen Should be fun!!

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Utah starting lineup via twitter

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Devils starting lineup: F: Timo Meier - Nico Hischier - Luke Evangelista D: Dougie Hamilton - Jonas Seigenthaler G: Jake Allen #NJDevils

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Devils lines via twitter Only big change is Boqvist in on the fourth line

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Utah’s lines via Twitter. They are running it back

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Some #Devils vs #Mammoth pregame notes - Jesper Boqvist is in for the Devils, playing on the fourth line - Nick Schmaltz is going for the "Cy Young" with 4 goals & zero assists - Lee, Cooley & Guenther (projected top-six line for Utah) have 4 goals & 6 assists #NJdevils #Tusksup

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Projected starting goaltenders: - (Utah) Karel Vejmelka (.917 SV% & a 1.52 GAA on 36 shots & .9 goals saved above average) - (Devils) Jake Allen (.920 SV% & a 1.89 GAA on 25 shots & .7 GSAA) #NJDevils #Tusksup

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Mike Fink @mike-fink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Back at it for Devils vs Utah Mammoth - Devils look to bounce back from that 6-0 stomping on Saturday vs Islanders - Utah looks to rebound from their first loss of the season vs Rangers Should be fun!

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