New Jersey hosts Calgary in NHL non-conference game

The New Jersey Devils are set to play against the Calgary Flames in a non-conference hockey game on Thursday night. The match will take place in Newark, New Jersey, starting at 7 p.m. EDT. The Devils currently have a strong overall record of 37 wins, 26 losses, and 6 overtime losses. They have performed well at home, winning 17 of 32 games. New Jersey has scored 205 goals and allowed 177, giving them a positive scoring differential of +28. On the other hand, the Calgary Flames have a record of 31 wins, 25 losses, and 11 overtime losses. They have struggled on the road with a record of 13 wins, 14 losses, and 6 overtime losses. The Flames have been penalized frequently, averaging 4 penalties per game, which is among the highest in the league. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their previous match, the Flames won decisively, shutting out the Devils 3-0. Blake Coleman stood out, scoring two goals in that game. Key players to watch include Nico Hischier from the Devils, who has 28 goals and 25 assists, and MacKenzie Weegar from the Flames, who has 7 goals and 34 assists. Both teams are looking to improve their performance, with the Devils going 5-5 in their last ten games and the Flames going 3-4-3. In team news, both the Devils and Flames have no reported injuries.