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New Jersey Devils: 5 Things To Watch In First Week Of Season

By Nick Villano

GOTHENBURG, SWE - OCTOBER 5: NJ Devil of the New Jersey Devils poses for a photo with a fan during practice at Scandinavium on October 5, 2018 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)
GOTHENBURG, SWE - OCTOBER 5: NJ Devil of the New Jersey Devils poses for a photo with a fan during practice at Scandinavium on October 5, 2018 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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True Test In Facing Defending Champs

Say what you want about the Edmonton Oilers, (I understand they have the best player in the world), but this was a team that missed the playoffs last season. The Devils face a true test when they take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions in the Washington Capitals.

The Capitals offense has been rolling to start this season. They are playing like ringers in a beer league. The defense failed them against the Penguins, but they’ve still scored 13 goals in the first two games. That’s insanity.

The Capitals went 3-0-1 against the Devils last season. It shows that this is a team the Devils still struggle against, despite employing the NHL MVP. Alex Ovechkin and company are still riding high, and the Devils will be dealing with a case of jet lag. How they play in that game with show the mental toughness of this hockey team.

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