New Jersey takes a 1-0 first-intermission lead after dominating the shot count, 15-3.
New Jersey leads 1-0 at the first intermission, with Luke Hughes’ goal the difference and a commanding 15-3 edge in shots. Hughes has 1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots on goal and a +1 rating; Jack Hughes and Brett Pesce each have 1 assist, 1 point and +1, while Jack has 1 shot. Jordan Binnington has stopped 14 of 15 shots for St. Louis (.933), and Connor Hellebuyck has saved all 3 shots he has faced (1.000). The Blues have just 3 shots despite 6 hits and 7 blocked shots; New Jersey has 2 hits, and neither team has scored on the power play.
Key Performers
Luke Hughes, Devils: 1 G, 1 P, 2 SOG, +1, 0 hits, 0 PPG Jack Hughes, Devils: 1 A, 1 P, 1 SOG, +1, 0 hits, 0 PPG Binnington: 14/15 saves (.933); Hellebuyck: 3/3 saves (1.000)