PostSportsPlus: Christian Pulisic’s moment is here — can he be the soccer hero the US is waiting for?
In 2020 and 2021, the Islanders made back-to-back surprising runs to the Eastern Conference Finals. Last season, Igor Shesterkin unexpectedly carried the Rangers within two wins of the Stanley Cup Finals.The Devils, who entered this season with 50/1 championship odds and have made one playoff appearance in the past decade, are hockey’s hottest team,Thursday night, 3-2, in overtime, in Toronto.
After calling for Lindy Ruff’s dismissal earlier this season, Devils fans have come to appreciate a coach who presides over the hottest team in the NHL.Goaltender Vitek Vanecek — the 26-year-old acquired from Washington in July — has been the biggest reason for the unlikely turnaround, winning eight straight starts while posting a .941 save percentage in those games. Last season, the Devils ranked 31st in the NHL in save percentage .
The Devils will look to extend their streak Saturday in Ottawa, then return to New Jersey on Monday to face the Oilers. The 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins hold the NHL record for most consecutive wins .
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