The Devils welcome Ottawa to the Prudential Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, a night that will reveal whether New Jersey’s blue‑liner core can lock down the middle against a youthful Senators squad. With both clubs still shaping their systems, the first‑half of the game should become a chess match between the home netminder’s positioning and Ottawa’s willingness to fire from the point.
Special‑team execution and goaltending consistency will likely dictate the outcome more than any lingering narrative. If the Devils’ keeper can stay upright and the power play clicks, the home side should tilt the balance; if the Senators catch fire, they’ll steal a confidence boost. Pick your side and follow the discussion on StreakChat.