National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
New Jersey 3, Arizona 0
When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, February 23, 2015
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Graham Skilliter
Linesmen: Shane Heyer, Darren Gibbs
Attendance: 12159

Devils 3, Coyotes 0: Cory Schneider posted his 15th career shutout and Mike Cammalleri recorded his fourth two-goal performance of the campaign - and second in three games - as New Jersey remained perfect on its longest homestand of the season.

Scott Gomez ended a lengthy goal-scoring drought for the Devils, who improved to 4-0-0 on their six-game stretch at Prudential Center. Schneider made 14 saves in each of the first two periods and finished with 38 in his league-high 51st start for his third blanking of 2014-15.

Mike Smith turned aside 25 shots for the Coyotes, who have scored eight times during their six-game losing streak. Arizona, which was shut out for the eighth time this season, had not suffered six straight regulation losses since Jan. 27-Feb. 7, 2009.

Gomez opened the scoring with 7:27 remaining in the first period with his first goal in 16 games. The veteran forced a turnover in the neutral zone and carried the puck down the right wing before putting a backhander between Smith's pads.

After a scoreless second session, New Jersey doubled the lead 1:41 into the third. Cammalleri chased down a loose puck and skated in on a partial breakaway, lifting a backhander that caromed off Smith's left arm and in before sealing the win by firing the puck into an empty net for his team-leading 22nd goal.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Gomez's goal gave him 473 points as a member of the Devils, moving him past Bobby Holik for sole possession of fifth place on the team's all-time list. The 35-year-old trails Scott Niedermayer by three points for fourth. ... New Jersey has earned at least one point in 12 of its last 13 home games (10-1-2). ... The Devils, who improved to 19-1-6 when leading after two periods, have allowed a total of four goals during their homestand.
Top Game Performances
 
Arizona   New Jersey
N/A Points Michael Cammalleri 2
N/A Goals Michael Cammalleri 2
N/A Assists Stephen Gionta 1
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Mike Smith .926 Save Percentage Cory Schneider 1.000
Mike Smith 25 Saves Cory Schneider 38
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Arizona 38 0 0-4 2-2 4 28
New Jersey 28 3 0-2 4-4 8 35
Upcoming Games
  • New Jersey will play their next game at home against Calgary. The Devils have a W/L % of .480 after a win and .371 after a loss.
  • Arizona will play their next game on the road against NY Islanders. The Coyotes have a W/L % of .350 after a win and .325 after a loss.