Devils Lose, Playoff Hopes Dim

0:00For the NHO, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. The New Jersey Devils were hoping a home win over the Detroit Red Wings would boost their slim playoff chances to nearly 10%. Instead, they lost three nothing on Sunday, snapping a four-game win streak. Their odds now sit at just 1.16%. Jacob Marchstrom took some early heat this season with a rough start, including an ugly nine-goal giveaway against the Islanders in early January. But he's been steady since, stopping 27 of 30 shots in this one for a 0.900 safe percentage. Coach Sheldon Keefe stuck with him for a fifth straight start, despite a tight back-to-back schedule. The Devils' outshot Detroit enchances 19-11, but managed only three high-danger ones sticking to the perimeter too much. They finished minus 2.1A goals above expected, meaning even average luck wouldn't have saved them. Before Connor Brown noted the Wings pressured harder up ice, and the team didn't adjust well, craving more net front battles and a lucky bounce.

1:02Keefe called it bluntly. They were slow, second on pucks, and ran out of gas early. Now at 32 wins, 30 losses, and two overtime losses, the Devils get a short break before hosting the Calgary Flames on Thursday March. 12th at 7pm Eastern. With time short, they need results fast. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. Its sleep podcasts are your thing. This is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com