{"id":442528,"date":"2026-02-03T03:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/442528\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T03:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:02:33","slug":"devils-white-flag-outdoor-goalie-fight-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/442528\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils White Flag? Outdoor Goalie Fight!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Jersey Devils<\/a> have not waved the white flag. At least, not officially. Maybe their performance on the ice is an indicator they have. However, management at least still believes there is a chance despite the improbability.<\/p>\n

This weekend was a tough pill to swallow. The Devils\u2019 playoff chances are sub-10%. It will take an incredible effort to crawl all the way back, including the two games ahead of them this week before the Olympic break.<\/p>\n

In the links, a look back at this weekend\u2019s loss and the overturned goal that might have put a nail in the season.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, an outdoor goalie fight?! NYR road ahead and Buffalo\u2019s turnaround.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s do that hockey.<\/p>\n

Devils Trade Rumors & News<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils thought they tied it late, but the game-knotting goal was called back, spiraling New Jersey into a devastating loss<\/a> to the Senators in which the power play fell flat. More inside from Pat Pickens.<\/p>\n

On the disallowed Connor Brown<\/a> goal, the ruling certainly perplexed the Devils.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Devils Rink Report: Arthur Staple joined me on Friday\u2019s Devils Rink Report<\/a> to offer insight on what New Jersey can expect from newcomer Maxim Tsyplakov.<\/p>\n

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NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($): Another goalie fight<\/a>?! Outdoors?! Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman threw down at center ice inside Raymond James Stadium during the Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins. Check it out. <\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now: As for the game, here\u2019s how the Bruins blew a four-goal lead<\/a> against the Lightning outdoors.<\/p>\n

More Athletic ($): Imagine the Devils could do this in their final stretch? Here are six key reasons<\/a> for the turnaround by the Buffalo Sabres.<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: Unlike the Devils, the New York Rangers<\/a> have waved the white flag. That\u2019s not new news. However, they need to play out the remainder of the regular season, which includes getting through the NHL trade deadline. So, which approach should they take? Retool? Rebuild? Or tear it down to the studs.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The players, you know. The coaches are different, and there has been nothing but praise through 53 games. But who exactly are the\u00a0Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>?<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now: San Jose Sharks<\/a> head coach Ryan Warsofsky made a decision in overtime against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, which had many scratching their heads. However, here\u2019s why it made sense, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now:\u00a0It\u2019s sounding more like Colorado Avalanche<\/a> captain and Swedish Olympian Gabe Landeskog will be healthy enough to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming Milano Cortina games. Will he also be named captain?<\/p>\n

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