NHL: Fifth defeat in six games for New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils, who have not skated in front of their Prudential Center crowd since December 28, are going through a difficult stretch on the road in the regular season of the NHL championship. Beaten in extra time by the New York Rangers on the night of Thursday to Friday at Madison Square Garden (3-2 ap), they recorded their fifth loss after their last six matches played on their opponents’ ice. .

With its three Swiss players in uniform, the team coached by Sheldon Keefe abandoned its illusions in the 63rd minute. Breaking two against one, Ontario center Sam Carrick left Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Markström no chance.

In this derby between two clubs who have learned to hate each other over time, the Swiss skaters did not darken the score sheet.

Zurich defender Jonas Siegenthaler (27 years old) maintained a neutral differential during the 18’42”’ spent on the playing area. Appenzell right winger Timo Meier (28 years old) created three turnovers and made a goal card. -1 during the 21’11” in which he found himself in action.

As for Valais center Nico Hischier (26 years old), he played a lot (21’35”) and regretted a minor punishment received at the end of the middle period. While he was in the cell, the Rangers signed the 2-2 through their Russian striker Artemi Panarin.

Despite this phase of failure, New Jersey remains 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings (44 matches, 54 points) and will return to its walls on January 12 at 1 a.m. (Swiss time) when it will host the Tampa Bay Lightning.