2023020012
[NHL.com Boxscore](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2023020012)
|Teams|1st|2nd|3rd|Total|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|0|1|2|3|
|[NJD](/r/devils)|0|2|2|4|
|Team|Shots|Hits|Blocks|FOW%|Giveaways|Takeaways|Power Play|PIM|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|35|24|15|55.9%|9|10|2/4|12|
|[NJD](/r/devils)|27|32|11|44.1%|17|7|1/6|8|
|Period|Time|Team|Strength|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|2nd|12:14|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|Even|[Daniel Sprong (1) deflected shot, assist(s): None](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6338958298112)|
|2nd|13:39|[NJD](/r/devils)|Power Play|[Jack Hughes (1) wrist shot, assist(s): Ondrej Palat (1)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6338957438112)|
|2nd|18:43|[NJD](/r/devils)|Even|[Jack Hughes (2) wrist shot, assist(s): Tyler Toffoli (1), Jonas Siegenthaler (1)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6338960304112)|
|3rd|10:43|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|Power Play|[Alex DeBrincat (1) wrist shot, assist(s): Dylan Larkin (1), Shayne Gostisbehere (1)](https://players.brightcove.net/6415718365001/EXtG1xJ7H_default/index.html?videoId=6338961371112)|
|3rd|15:37|[NJD](/r/devils)|Even|Dougie Hamilton (1) slap shot, assist(s): Jonas Siegenthaler (2)|
|3rd|18:29|[NJD](/r/devils)|Even|Erik Haula (1) wrist shot, assist(s): Jonas Siegenthaler (3), John Marino (1)|
|3rd|19:26|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|Power Play|Robby Fabbri (1) wrist shot, assist(s): J.T. Compher (1)|
|Period|Time|Team|Type|Min|Description|
|:–:|:–:|:-:|:–:|:–:|:–:|
|1st|05:54|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|Jake Walman interference against Curtis Lazar|
|1st|08:38|[NJD](/r/devils)|MIN|2|Curtis Lazar tripping against Alex DeBrincat|
|1st|14:38|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|Jeff Petry holding against Nico Hischier|
|1st|15:14|[NJD](/r/devils)|MIN|2|Jack Hughes roughing against Moritz Seider|
|2nd|12:56|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|David Perron slashing against Nico Hischier|
|2nd|14:23|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|Christian Fischer tripping against Curtis Lazar|
|3rd|09:45|[NJD](/r/devils)|MIN|2|Jack Hughes slashing against Jake Walman|
|3rd|12:37|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|David Perron slashing against Jack Hughes|
|3rd|17:20|[DET](/r/detroitredwings)|MIN|2|Jeff Petry holding against Ondrej Palat|
|3rd|17:30|[NJD](/r/devils)|MIN|2|Jesper Bratt interference against Dylan Larkin|
* Referees: Jean Hebert, Peter MacDougall
* Linesmen: CJ Murray, Kilian McNamara
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Not a very good game, but they won on a night they weren’t at their best. McLeod needs more ice time, he’s so good.
Idgaf about analysis tonight. Winning is hard to do and I was starved for a Devils W after this long offseason. Good to be back, people!
Welcome back everyone, good start to a great season
I’m not sure where the Holtz fanfare is coming from but he seems like he doesn’t like the pressure of being the main playmaker on the Haula-Palat line. Mercer seems like he is deferring to Meier, unlike last year when he was with Nico and Tatar and could take over.
The solution is there. Switch them.
It wasn’t the prettiest win, and they could have been much sharper. But ultimately, it’s a good win against a good team (I think)
Wasn’t pretty but a win’s a win on opening day. There’s a lot we’ve gotta learn from this one. That’s not short changing Detroit however, they’re going to be better this year.
Luke has so much presence due to all around skating, confidence , good decisions that you can genuinely forget we have Dougie Hamilton straight up secret agent snipe when we need it
Obviously no overreactions. Very sloppy game and could’ve easily lost but good teams find a way to win. Jack Hughes does was superstars do and puts team on his back when we really needed it. Vanecek looked really good and bailed them out a few times. Things will get more crisp as the season goes but we’re off in running boys. Great to start the season with a dub. LGD
Decent win! Hughes looked amazing as usual, fuck the red wings for that bullshit holding crap though
Weird game. I honestly was never in doubt that we would win but it was kind of an ugly one. The rock was packed though and full of energy.
Okay first bullet point analysis of the season is going to be so bare, my apologies:
* we fucking won that’s all that matters. I am just gonna focus on that.
* actually I’m going to focus on how fucking horrible the refs were tonight.
* honestly I absolutely hate Detroit now. automatic addition to my hit list.
* Jack is such a god damn star.
* casual three point night for Siegs
* Dougie has scored in every home opener since he’s been a Devil.
* the chem wasn’t there yet for everyone, but we pulled it off anyhow
* not the best night for Bratt?
* thought we were being way too fancy at times when we should’ve just shot more.
* I love that the guys love each other so much and are so unselfish with the puck but BE MORE SELFISH please
* VV kept us in it. He’s still the guy.
* Nico’s PP unit is not equal to Jack’s. Jack has himself and Jesp to carry the puck in and I don’t think there’s a zone entry guy like that on Nico’s unit like that? Maybe Nico himself? Potentially Dawson?
* I got a friendship bracelet tonight! It says “let’s go baby” so I think that’s an apt way to end this post…
Let’s Go Baby! – Jack Hughes
Let’s be better tomorrow please and maybe get started in the first instead of the second eh?
Definitely a flat start for the team but I’m not gonna get too bent out of shape for that considering it’s game 1. Happy for the dub and glad to be back!
Ruff says that he thinks team tried to put on a show at home. That’s what this game was. Glad they came out with a win because Detroit is a solid team.
Can we talk about the fourth line and specifically nosek? What a solid pick up. Really happy with how they played tonight, and Michael was very solid as always
Jack losing a tooth last season unlocked the ENFORCER HUGHES
One power play unit is definitely better than the other, but why was Palat on PP1 after the first? He makes great hustle plays, but we need to stop overrating him and acknowledge his role as a role player. It’s like Haula when he was playing top 6 minutes.
PK with the loud NJD Love to wrap up the stream, chef’s kiss.
164 goal pace so far for Jackie boy
A couple of bad penalties gave the Red Wings life, but even with Detroit probably playing the best possible game they could play, Devils still came out on top.
I default to Jack as Hughes and Luke as Luke.
Siegenthaler leading the team in points 👀👀
My quick take:
* We were blown off the ice in 1st Per, and really could have been 2 or 3 down.
* We played Devils Hockey for the first 10 mins of 2nd Per, and were unlucky not to score.
* Vitek had an amazing night, and kept us in it multiple times where we should have been behind.
* Enemy scored first on a rebound, which was annoying, but I felt at the time was what we needed to build the rage to go get the W.
* Double Jack … first a trademark rebound off the goalie from below the goal line, and the second a gorgeous wrister against his direction of motion.
* One back for the enemy, setting up a nervy 3rd Per, where a 2-1 never felt it would be enough.
* Back to 2-2 on a PPGA from a Jack slashing (though he was fouled first for no call).
* Awesome go-ahead goal by Haula.
* 2 mins 40 to go, and we get a PP. We needed to play keep-puck for a while, but no, we give a dumb penalty to get to 4v4, and they pulled their goalie to get a 5v4 against us.
* ENG for the good guys shoulda iced the game… but we conceded another goal with 30 secs left.
* And we saw it home for a 4-3 win.
Detroit – respect for their forecheck and overall pace, and they came out on fire tonight.
Jersey – slow to get going, but you always felty they could develop the better high-danger scoring chances. On balance, the score looked fair.
After 4+ months of nothing we get to do this again tomorrow.
I thought that was one of Holtz’s strongest games at this level. He moved like an NHLer and made some really nice passes, both in the offensive zone and on the breakout. The shot will come but he should be able to build some confidence from tonight
I watched tonight’s game dressed up as Ken from Barbie because I was testing my halloween costume. Guess I got to wear it for all 82+ now.
Great game from the team after the first 20. I thought Holtz looked like he belongs in the NHL. Really encouraging to see that. Jack was phenomenal and Vitek kept us in the game when we weren’t going. Love to see them get the season started with a W!
Jack Hughes tasted Aho’s blood and he can be normal no longer.
Once this power play clicks.. 🍿
VV looked strong, Jack is him
I just want to say that I am so proud of the Vitek
Just realized Siegs had 3 assists? LOL
Just got home. All credit to the wings, knew they were underdogs and brought it. Jack is like legit a super star, like a SUPERSTAR!!! Ugly wins count the same as beautiful ones. LFGD!!!!!!😈😈😈
Exhilarating win. Another slow start, very reminiscent of most of last year. Wings definitely look improved, although I don’t think they’re a playoff team quite yet.
VV, Jacky boy, and Dougie were the stars. Most played well after the 1st but Bratt had a rough game. Hoping he wakes up soon!
Quick thoughts:
– Jack is a man
– VV looked good
– 4th Line is now known as the Cardio line because all they fucking do is bring HEART
– T-N-T line is going to get it together, just waiting for a real quick connection. Timo played aggressively like he wanted it tonight. Ya love seeing him play.
– Bratt looked okay.
– Stealthy great game for Seigs
– Bahl was solid defensively but almost look like he was playing with jitters
– Holtz had flashes of greatness and flashes of dogshit
– goaltender will be out weakest question mark
Wait also, forgot to mention this in my earlier comment…
This was my first home opener and oh my the crowd was immense. Everyone was loud, the VI-TEK chants, the PK chants, the MVP chants, the REFS YOU SUCK chants.
Devils fans showed the fuck up and showed the fuck out for the team.
Fun game to be at and the crowd was really into it. Little sloppy and shaking off some early season rust but still got the W
Bratt was a no show tonight. Lots of things to clean up. One game does not a season make. I will reserve most of my judgement until after Thanksgiving.
They changed absolutely nothing about the in-game entertainment from last season. A little disappointing, honestly.
Jack is ridiculous. No ceiling
Some glaring holes on defense need to be addressed
The defense scares the hell out of me. I really think we’re going to have to make some moves there to shore things up or our D is going to have a LOT of growing pains this season and we’re going to lose some games.
And while the shit before Jack’s second penalty was stupid his undisciplined slash after that really bugged me. Could’ve lost us the game even though yes he was justified and baited.
Also very concerned that we showed so little compete in the first. Team was not ready. And that happened a lot last season and playoff too.
Team has some problems. I’m pretty sure we’ll make the playoffs but I have my concerns and they were not alleviated this game.