Now, they're hoping a solid effort in a losing cause in their most recent outing will help get things on track when they open a five-game road trip with a visit the Nashville Predators on Sunday. The Devils are coming off a 4-2 setback against the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New Jersey Devils vs. Nashville Predators NHL game to be played on February 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Devils center Jack Hughes raised his arms in the air and looked into the packed Prudential Center crowd for all to see. The celebration made sense because he was one of the few Devils players to show up on Saturday night against the Dallas Stars.

Saros stopped 31 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over Colorado. Despite the fact that the Avs out-shot the Preds 32-17, Saros was brilliant in ensuring the home side would come away with a victory, and the only puck to get past him came on an absolute rocket from Sam Malinski early in the second period.