New jersey devils columbus blue jackets

A great matchup between two Metropolitan Division rivals!

The New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a long history of competitive games against each other. Here are some interesting facts and stats about their rivalry:

  1. Head-to-Head Record: The Devils lead the all-time series 34-24-6-4 (W-L-T-OTL).
  2. Recent Meetings: The Devils have won 5 of the last 7 meetings between the two teams, including a 4-1-1 record in their last 6 games.
  3. Notable Players: The Devils have had some notable players in their history, including Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens, and Patrik Elias. The Blue Jackets have had players like Rick Nash, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Artemi Panarin.
  4. Playoff History: The Devils have a 2-1 advantage in playoff series between the two teams, with their most recent meeting coming in the 2001 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
  5. Current Roster: The Devils are led by players like Nico Hischier, Taylor Hall, and Kyle Palmieri, while the Blue Jackets are led by players like Pierre-Luc Dubois, Seth Jones, and Cam Atkinson.

Some recent games between the two teams have been high-scoring affairs, with the Devils winning 6-3 in their last meeting on February 22, 2020. The Blue Jackets have struggled against the Devils in recent years, but they'll look to turn things around in their next meeting.

Who do you think will come out on top in this matchup?