This is an 8* play on NEW JERSEY

The Devils aren't exactly tearing it up this season, but they've got some momentum off a win here at home against the Flyers. Tonight, they'll host a Blackhawks team that simply "ain't what they used to be." Chicago has the same number of points (41) as New Jersey, but has actually played much worse over the course of this season. They come into Monday having dropped three consecutive decisions, all by the same score of 4-3. All three losses came at home. The 'Hawks have lost five of six and are in last place in the Central. Only the Flyers and Senators have been outscored by a greater margin this year. Rookie goaltenders now occupy the space between the pipes for both teams, but the edge here very likely comes down to the fact Chicago is 30th in the league in goals allowed and penalty killing. New Jersey is 2nd in the league in penalty killing. Home ice advantage is also critical. The Devils are a respectable 12-5-4 at home. Chicago is 10-30 its L40 road games vs. teams with a winning home record. Play on NEW JERSEY

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