New Jersey has a winning road record and has won six of eight when working on three or more days of rest. The break came at a good time as New Jersey welcomes back some reinforcements in leading scorer Taylor Hall, who sat out the past three games due a thumb injury. Defenseman Mirco Mueller, out since November, also rejoins the lineup. The Devils are #13 in the league in goals scored and 11-5 when following a loss of three or more goals. Rebuilding Buffalo is 6-12-2 at home and struggling everywhere at #31 in goals scored, #26 on the power play, #28 in goals allowed, and #23 in penalty killing. Buffalo is on a 15-40 run, including 24-54 against the Eastern Conference. And New Jersey has won 9 of the last 11 meetings, including five straight in this building. Play New Jersey.
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