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Grading Each New Jersey Devils Players’ Playoff Performances

By Jonathan Bailey

New Jersey Devils celebrate their win over the New York Rangers in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
New Jersey Devils celebrate their win over the New York Rangers in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44): Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Miles Wood – Grade: C-

The Devils probably could not have drawn up a more rotten start than the way they started their series against New York. After piling up 14 penalty minutes in those two games, Miles Wood found himself sitting in the press box for a considerable period of time until being reintroduced to the lineup in Game 7.

In six games after returning to the lineup, Wood did not commit a single penalty and chipped in two goals, which is more than what most players can say they did this postseason. Wood was also pretty useful in helping the Devils generate off of the cycle, even though nothing really came of it most of the time.

Wood probably gets a slightly higher grade if not for the poor start. It will be interesting to see the Devils’ plans for him going forward. He was given a one-year deal last offseason after an injury-plagued 2021-22. This season, it was frustrating to say the least. The playoffs showed a little more, but there are questions abound.

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