What has been each team's best surprise in the first half? The Athletic posed that question this week to its NHL staff.
NEW YORK — The Rangers have been playing better since the holiday break, but for that to matter, it has to translate into results. It did Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, a rival team near the top of the standings that blew out New York the last time they met.
NEWARK—With the Tampa Bay Lightning in town, the New Jersey Devils had a few things to prove. The Lightning had the Devils’ number this season, winning the two previous contests against New Jersey.
Hamilton produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning. Hamilton is still listed as a top-four defenseman, but he has been ...