NEWARK, N.J. — Despite being eliminated from post-season contention, the banged-up New Jersey Devils have hurt the playoff hopes of some wild-card contenders in recent weeks. Late last month they surprised the Montreal Canadiens and Saturday they put a crimp in the Coyotes’ chances with a 2-1 shootout win Saturday afternoon, sending Arizona to its fourth straight loss. The goaltenders stopped the first four shootout attempts on each side before Coleman scored with a forehand. “We battled hard and that’s all you could ask for a team,” Coyotes defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson said. NOTES: Devils D Will Butcher missed his second straight game with an illness.

Source: National Post March 23, 2019 20:10 UTC