Devils Silence Oilers in Edmonton as Goalie Stands Tall Under Fire
The New Jersey Devils walked into one of the loudest buildings in hockey and walked out with a statement win, edging the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 in a game defined by discipline, patience and elite goaltending.
This was not flashy hockey. It was controlled hockey. And for New Jersey, it worked exactly as planned.
The Devils came in riding momentum and playing the second night of a back to back, a situation that usually favors a high powered Oilers team led by Connor McDavid. But instead of chasing offense, New Jersey focused on structure. They slowed the pace early. They clogged lanes. They forced Edmonton to the outside. And when pressure finally arrived, their goalie answered every call.
Arseny Gritsyuk opened the scoring midway through the second period, finishing a quick passing sequence with confidence and precision. It was the kind of goal that rewards timing and trust, not raw speed. Edmonton responded shortly after, tying the game and igniting the crowd. For a moment, the momentum felt ready to swing.
But just minutes later, Cody Glass flipped the script. Catching Edmonton on a breakdown during a line change, Glass broke in alone and buried his chance. No hesitation. No mistake. That goal would stand as the difference.
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From there, the story became survival.
The Oilers pushed hard in the third period. They dominated possession. They fired shot after shot. McDavid was on the ice constantly, searching for space, looking to extend his long scoring streak against New Jersey. But the Devils stayed composed and Jake Allen was rock solid in goal. Save after save, he shut the door, especially during a frantic final stretch when Edmonton threw everything forward.
This result matters for both teams.
For New Jersey, it shows growth. This is a team that has struggled with consistency, but now they are winning close games, protecting leads and showing maturity in tough environments. Four wins in five games sends a clear message that this group is finding its identity.
For Edmonton, it raises familiar concerns. The Oilers continue to struggle when chasing a third straight win and once again, urgency arrived late. The effort was there in the third period, but at this level, timing matters. Miss your window and even the most dangerous offense can be shut down.
This was not about stars. It was about execution. About details. About staying calm when the game gets loud.
Games like this shape seasons. They reveal habits. And they expose what still needs fixing.
Stay with us as this road trip continues to unfold and as both teams look to build, or recover, from a night that came down to one goal, one goalie and one decisive moment.
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