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
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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
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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.
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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.