New Jersey Devils Hand Utah Hockey Club First Loss of Inaugural Season

The New Jersey Devils secured a significant victory on Monday, October 14, 2024, by handing the Utah Hockey Club their first loss of the inaugural season. The game, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, saw the Devils emerge victorious with a 3-0 shutout.

The win was largely attributed to the stellar performance of Devils goaltender Jacob Allen, who made 20 saves to secure the shutout. This performance marked a strong defensive display by the Devils, especially after their recent home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

The Utah Hockey Club, which had been on a strong start with a 3-0 record, was unable to break through the Devils’ defense. Despite their high-scoring offense, which had averaged 5.7 goals per game in their first three outings, Utah was held scoreless for the first time this season.

This match was the first meeting between the two teams and marked an important milestone for both franchises. The Devils, now standing at 4-1-0, look to continue their momentum as they face the Carolina Hurricanes in their next game on Tuesday.

The game was part of a busy schedule for both teams, with the Devils having recently played in the NHL Global Series in Prague and Utah coming off back-to-back overtime wins against the New York Islanders and New York Rangers.