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New Jersey Devils: 5 Bold Predictions For 2018-2019

By Jacob Weissman

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 13: (l-r) John Moore #2, Kyle Palmieri #21, Taylor Hall #9 and Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate Palmieri's third period goal against the Washington Capitals at the Prudential Center on October 13, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 13: (l-r) John Moore #2, Kyle Palmieri #21, Taylor Hall #9 and Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate Palmieri's third period goal against the Washington Capitals at the Prudential Center on October 13, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Travis And The Texans Dominate Again

The Travis Zajac–Stefan Noesen–Blake Coleman combination was first united on January 30. Still, the line finished as the third-most-used combination for the 2017-2018 Devils.

Essentially a 1985 Bears defense-Dikembe Mutombo hybrid, the line was repeatedly tasked with shutting down the opponent’s premier attackers. Zajac and his two Texan wingers came out alive and thriving, securing a 53.38% Corsi and 58.72% SCF (scoring chances for).

Built with the Devils’ two best penalty-killers, this line is spilling over with two-way talent. It should once again shoulder a heavy load and dominate for the Devils.

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