New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is well-known for being an offensive defenseman. Heading into the Devils' Feb. 23 contest against the Nashville Predators, the 6-foot-6 blueliner had eight goals,

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an added, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night.

The Predators are likely to go with Justus Annunen in net, giving Saros the night off after Saturday's win. The Devils will likely go with 24-year-old Nico Daws in net. Daws is 1-0-0 with a .941 save percentage in two games for New Jersey.

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Jack Hughes leads the Devils in goals (26), is tied for first in points (68) and second in assists (42). Jesper Bratt leads New Jersey in assists (51), is tied for first in points (68) and fourth in goals (17).

No one loves playing the New Jersey Devils more than Mackenzie Blackwood. In their last meeting with Blackwood, the ex-Devils goaltender was still a member of the San Jose Sharks.

Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton assisted on both goals ... Allen made 22 saves in defeat. Devils: New Jersey fell to 15-10-4 at home and is 2-4-1 in its last seven home games.