My 8* CENTER-ICE REPORT is on the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 EST. The Canucks are 32-26, but they're off back-to-back road losses, most recently a 5-3 setback at the Rangers. With three more difficult contests at the Islanders, Columbus and Winnipeg, the road ahead definitely won't get any easier for Vancouver. The Devils hammered the Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver back on October 30th. The Devils are 37-28 and they're also desperate to snap a two-game slide, falling 5-3 to Calgary and then 3-2 to Ottawa. With a three-game road trip on deck next, this final home game does take on added importance here for New Jersey as well. I'd almost assuredly be backing the Canucks in this spot if this game were being played in Vancouver, but the home-ice advantage can't be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in my opinion as well. Either way, I'm expecting the Devils to find a way to come out on top in this important home contest, so lay the price with confidence.