Devils Snap Slump, Glass Shines

0:00NHL stories making news on March 4th. The new Jersey Devils snapped a long slump with a convincing 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night at Prudential Center. It marked their first two stray victories in 11 games, sparked by strong play from goalie Jacob Markstrom and forward Cody Glass. Both teams entered as Eastern Conference Disappointments this season, but the Devils finally got some momentum going. Cody Glass has been a standout, scoring his 14th goal the season in 49 games, putting him on pace for around 23 over a full year. The 26-year-old center, a former six overall pick, leaves the team in plus-minus at plus one despite the Devils minus 27 goal. Differential. With the trade deadline on Friday, March 6th, his name is circulating as a potential asset for contenders. Markstrom has turned things around lately, going three in two with a 0.934 save percentage in his last five starts. Against Florida, he stopped 20 of 21 shots and excelled

1:00in high-danger situations. Coach Sheldon Keefe noted his high-volume style is clicking now after a slow start. Rookie Arseney Gritzeyuk chipped in two, opening the scoring with his first goal in 10 games during a 2-on-1 rush. He's pacing for about 13 goals and 34 points, ranking high in even-strength production and leading the team in defensive expected goals. A Guinness, the Devils, now 30 wins, 29 losses and two overtime losses host the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow or nine. They'll need this spark as the trade deadline looms, deciding whether to sell pieces like Glass or build around their emerging talents. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no ear buds required, us-o-l-i-solipillo.com