2) Before leaving for Florida the Devils recalled defenseman Vojtech Mozik from Albany, but while he looks to make the lineup at some point during this road trip, all signs point to it not being tonight. Head Coach John Hynes is going with the same lineup as Saturday against the Lightning, which will include Pavel Zacha, who is about to play his ninth game of the season. It's an important milestone because, while he can be returned to Sarnia of the OHL at any time this year, as soon as he plays his tenth game, the clock on his three year entry-level contract officially starts running. That, combined with the fact that he's yet to watch a game from the press box and has been solid on both ends of the ice in every game, is as good an indicator as any that the 19-year-old is here to stay.
3) The Devils made their season debut just three weeks ago against the Panthers and ultimately lost, 2-1, in overtime. While they've played great at home with a 4-0-1 record, they're looking to improve their 0-2-1 road record with a win tonight. While nothing major has changed since their first game of the season, a lot of the all-important "little things" have, like their level of discipline, a better understanding of the systems Hynes wants them to play, stronger commitment to team defense with an aggressive offensive attack, and a more effective power play. Look for all of that to be on display tonight.
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