The auction is open until the third period of tonight's game, and proceeds will be used by the Arizona Coyotes Foundation to support its work with diverse communities, including the LGBTQ+ community. Those interested in placing a bid
can do so here.
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The game marks the second-and-final time the two will face each other this season. New Jersey won the first matchup, 4-2, at Prudential Center on Nov. 12.
Forward Lawson Crouse reached the 20-goal mark for the second consecutive season on Friday, matching his career-best in goals scored.
The 25-year-old is just two points away from matching his career-best point total, set last season, and has recorded 142 points in 403 career games - all with the Coyotes.
Arizona is playing in its second game since Friday's trade deadline concluded.
"Our goal is to turn the page," forward Travis Boyd said. "We have control over how we come out and play, we have control over the effort we give, and how mentally focused we are and dialed in from the start."
Forward Clayton Keller is in the midst of yet another special season, and is just one point shy of recording his second consecutive 60-point season. The three-time All-Star notched one of the Coyotes' two goals against the Devils the first time the teams met.
Player to Watch: Travis Boyd has statistically played well against the Devils, notching two goals and two assists in four games against them.
ABOUT THE DEVILS
New Jersey is one of the top teams in the league, as their 86 points are just two behind Carolina for the second-most in the NHL. The Devils dropped their most recent contest, 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, but they have earned at least a point in four straight while losing just once in regulation over their last seven games.
Jack Hughes is having a special season for the Devils, and leads the team with 75 points and 36 goals. The 21-year-old has already eclipsed his previous career high set just last season, and has six points over his last five games.
Veteran defenseman Dougie Hamilton's 41 assists are the most helpers on the team. His 59 points this season are the most he's recorded in a single season, an impressive feat considering he is in his 11th campaign.
Vitek Vanecek and Akira Schmid are New Jersey's current tandem between the pipes, as goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was recently placed on injured reserve.
Vanecek is 26-6-3 with a 2.46 goals-against average and .910 save percentage, while Schmid is 6-4-2 with a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%.
Schmid has started two of the Devils' last three games.
Player to Watch: Keep an eye on center Dawson Mercer, who has scored in eight straight games. The 21-year-old has 15 points since Feb. 16, which is second in the league behind only Conor McDavid, and he is the first player in Devils franchise history (since 1982-83) to accomplish that feat.
