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New Jersey opened its two-game road trip with a tight 2-1 shootout win in Vegas. Jake Allen delivered a standout performance. He stopped 36 shots and handled all three shootout attempts. His positioning and rebound control steadied the Devils through extended pressure, including a 4-on-3 penalty kill in overtime. Posts helped him late, but his reads were sharp throughout.
Connor Brown scored in regulation. Jesper Bratt delivered the deciding shootout goal with a lifted backhand. New Jersey played with structure after a 3-0 loss to Vegas earlier in the month. Their focus centered on clean exits and fewer rush chances against. Sheldon Keefe emphasized progress in his postgame comments. Allen echoed it, noting the group’s need for consistent details.
Utah enters off a strong 4-1 win in Detroit. They earned the split on a difficult back-to-back. Clayton Keller produced a goal and an assist. Nick Schmaltz reached 300 career assists. Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots. Their simplified approach created second looks and drawn-out shifts. Dylan Guenther’s scoring surge continued with another late insurance goal. Their confidence builds as they refine identity around net pressure and direct play.
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Line Movement and Odds
Mammoth -148, Devils +126
Total: 6.0 (over -112, under -108)
Market sentiment leaned toward Utah based on recent form and scoring depth.
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Matchup Breakdown
New Jersey overview
New Jersey’s identity depends on tempo and puck possession. Their win in Vegas reflected strong defensive support. They held lanes, pressured entries and kept breakdowns limited. Allen covered gaps when needed. Their forward layers remained connected through the neutral zone.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes continue driving creation. Their movement forces mismatches. The Devils benefit when they generate width through their wingers and activate defensemen behind the rush. New Jersey’s challenge is sustaining that structure. Their recent inconsistency stems from extended defensive-zone shifts and lost coverage rotations.
Their path involves clean breakouts, early shooting lanes and the same inside-out support shown Wednesday.
Utah overview
Utah’s game has stabilized. Their win in Detroit showcased their progress. They forced turnovers below the dots and converted off prolonged possession. Keller remains their primary distributor. Schmaltz complements him with pace and vision. Guenther’s finishing touch elevates pressure on the weak side.
The Mammoth focus on direct routes to the net. Their recent scoring stretch reflects that shift. They simplified zone entries, extended cycles and created traffic. Their defensive reads improved. Vejmelka’s form supports that structure. His calm positioning reduces rebounds and allows Utah to close out sequences.
Andre Tourigny’s group continues learning timing and situational decisions. Their growth is clear over the past four games.
Injuries
Devils
No significant Injuries to Report
Full roster outlook on the New Jersey Devils page.
Mammoth
No significant Injuries to Report
Team overview available on the Utah Mammoth page.
Betting Trends
- Devils 1-0 on current road trip
- Devils trending toward tighter defensive results
- Mammoth 3-1 SU in last four
- Mammoth improving in net-front scoring
- Mammoth trending under across recent games
- Devils games leaning toward lower totals due to goaltending form
Best Bets and Prediction
Utah’s structure and recent scoring balance provide momentum. Their simplified approach continues producing results. New Jersey’s improved defensive habits give them a path, but their offensive consistency remains uneven. Allen can keep this close, yet Utah’s forecheck and net presence add weight to the matchup.
Projected score: Mammoth 3, Devils 2
Best Bet: Mammoth -148
Total Lean: Under 6.0
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