Cody Glass scored a goal in his first game with the New Jersey Devils and helped his new team defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Sunday.
Glass, who was acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh at the deadline on Friday, scored 11:10 into the first period, snapping a wrist shot past Philadelphia goalie Ivan Fedotov to open the scoring.
Jake Allen made 23 saves to earn his tenth win of the season and made numerous key stops, which includes thwarting a shot from Philadelphia’s Bobby Brink from point-clean variety in the course of a Flyers electricity play past due withinside the 0.33 duration.
Erik Haula scored withinside the 2d duration and Dawson Mercer brought an empty-netter for the Devils, who snapped a three-sport dropping streak.
Jamie Drysdale scored and Fedotov made 20 saves for Philadelphia, which has dropped 4 directly games, all on domestic ice. The Flyers have scored desires or fewer in 8 in their beyond 14 games
Takeaways
Devils: With numerous key gamers out of the lineup with injuries, the Devils ramped up their bodily play in opposition to Philadelphia for you to try to manipulate the play. New Jersey out-hit Philadelphia 18-12. Nathan Bastin led the manner as he become credited with 4 hits.
Flyers: Defenseman Cam York back to the lineup for the Flyers after being a healthful scratch on Saturday. York, performed the 0.33-maximum mins in the sport for Philadelphia and become a minus-1.
Key moment
On Glass’ goal, Flyers’ rookie Matvei Michkov did not backcheck properly, permitting Glass to score. It did not take a seat down nicely with Flyers teach John Tortorella, who benched Michkov for the relaxation of the primary period.Key stat
New Jersey’s 4 facilities gained 25 faceoffs — 63% in their draws — which helped them advantage percent ownership and manipulate the game.
Up next
Devils go back domestic Tuesday to host Columbus.
Philadelphia keeps its homestand Tuesday towards Ottawa.
