In game one of the season series played in New Jersey October 11, Dominik Hasek recorded his 46th career shutout as the Sabres beat the Devils 4 - 0. During that game, the Sabres held New Jersey to just 23 shots on goal, giving up just 5 in the third period. But tonight, Buffalo faces a different team than the one they shutout in October. The Devils most definitely have their game together and are now playing like the defending Stanley Cup Champions. On Tuesday night as Buffalo was beating Montreal, the Devils were demolishing Colorado 6 - 1.
New Jersey comes into tonight with a full lineup.
Holdouts Jason Arnott and Scott Niedermayer were signed recently and its probably no coincidence that since they have returned, New Jersey has been red hot. Arnott and linemates, Peter Sykora and Patrik Elias have been on fire. During that Colorado game, Elias recorded his first career hat trick and the line recorded 10 points. In the six games that Arnott has played since his holdout, the threesome have combined for 12 goals and 27 points. Scott Niedermayer is one of the best skating defensemen in the league and provides much needed mobility and stability on the Devils' blueline.