Fresh Off A Win, Devils Back to Work | NOTEBOOK

The Devils were back to work at practice Monday morning after wrapping up a three game homestand on Sunday night with a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild.

Forward Erik Haula took a maintenance day Monday and defenseman Kevin Bahl was ill which caused him to miss practice as well. Otherwise, the Devils had full attendance for their healthy players. Nathan Bastian took on some extra work to fill in for Haula during the practice which included skill stations, as well as standard practice drills.

Power Play Success

The Devils power play continues to shine. The top-ranked power play scored on two of their three opportunities against the Minnesota Wild Sunday night, with Tyler Toffoli and Jesper Bratt each adding one a piece. Overall, the Devils have scored 14 goals on 33 power play opportunities. Following practice Timo Meier and Tyler Toffoli discussed what they’re seeing work with the man-advantage.

”I think all of us can make plays and I think we can kind of attack from anywhere,” Toffoli shared about the power play’s success. “I think we’re just doing a really good job of being crisp with our passes and making quick plays and that beats (the opponents) down and creates opportunities.”

“There’s some video you look at, certain plays you have, but once you get out there you gotta play hockey,” Meier explained about the power play’s success. “If there’s a play to be made, there’s plenty of talent … we have enough skill to do it but it’s also that you work hard and it’s the detail too that matters and gets stuff done.”

First Star of the Week

Tyler Toffoli was named the NHL's First Star of the Week after a strong performance during the span of Oct. 23-29.

With seven total points, including six goals, Toffoli helped the Devils go 3-1-0 and pick up two big wins at home. For more on Toffoli's play over the last week, click here!

In Their Words:

Ruff on Marino's Improvements: "I think (his game) is getting to where we need it. I feel there's still been some ups and downs but overall, I think he's finding a better place."

Toffoli on Playing with Jack Hughes on the power play: “Give him the puck and get out of the way. Pretty simple. Same with Luke, same with Bratt. You just try to get open and they’re going to find you or they’re going to make their plays and use each other and just continue to do a good job.”

Recent Roster Updates:

On Sunday the Devils announced defenseman Colin Miller was added to the Injured Reserve list retroactive to Oct. 19, 2023. Miller is out with a lower-body injury. With a roster spot open, the Devils recalled forward Justin Dowling from the Utica Comets on Sunday; however, the Devils assigned him back to the Comets on Monday.

Captain Nico Hischier continues to be evaluated day-by-day with an upper-body injury.

Upcoming Schedule

The Devils are heading out on their first multi-game road trip this week and preparations started on Monday.

On Wednesday, the team will travel to Minnesota to start. They'll play the Wild on Thursday and then face the St. Louis Blues Friday night. The trip continues Sunday in Chicago against the Blackhawks before a Tuesday night game in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche.

On Monday, Lindy Ruff said it's "undetermined yet" if Hischier will travel on the road trip.