Devils Face Uphill Battle Against Flyers in Crucial Three-Game Stretch

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New Jersey Devils are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season, but their recent form has been a far cry from their blistering start. After beginning the season with an 8-1-0 record, the Devils have struggled, going 5-5-1 in their last 11 games. Their wins have been narrow, with only one regulation victory since October 24. In their latest outing, the Devils were shut down by the Lightning and Florida Panthers, failing to solve goalkeepers Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky respectively. New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe acknowledged the strong performances of the opposing goaltenders, saying, 'We played a pretty hard road game here. Their goalie was really good.' The Devils' Jake Allen made 23 saves in the 1-0 loss to Florida, but it was not enough to prevent the team from falling to 2-2-0 on their five-game road trip. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are looking to build on their 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues. Goaltender Dan Vladar made several spectacular saves to secure the win, and Travis Sanheim scored the game-winner. The Flyers have struggled to win in regulation, but their resilience has earned them eight come-from-behind wins this season, tying them for the NHL lead. The Devils and Flyers will face off in the first of three matchups, with the Devils looking to turn their season around and the Flyers seeking to continue their winning streak.