The New Jersey Devils have played four games since returning from the All-Star break without a loss. They have outscored their opponents 19-12 over that span. Yes, those boring, trapping Devils are averaging almost five goals a game since the break. Where did this sudden offensive explosion coming from?
It’s simple…it’s been there all along, but has taken until now for the team to begin playing up to their full potential. After taking care of the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins back-to-back it’s hard to ignore how far the Devils offense has come.
Leading the Devils offensive surge is Ilya Kovalchuk. He was named the NHL’s ‘Second Star of the Week’ after posting three consecutive three point games. Kovalchuk has elevated his game to a whole new level and has taken the Devils with him.
Don’t believe me? Just ask David Clarkson. He summed it up best when he called Kovalchuk a “hea...
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