Merrill's 1st Goal Lifts Devils Over Oilers In OT
Devils defenseman John Merrill scored his first NHL goal 2:34 into overtime, and New Jersey defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Friday night.
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Devils defenseman John Merrill scored his first NHL goal 2:34 into overtime, and New Jersey defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Friday night.
The New Jersey Devils are fighting for a playoff spot. They need everyone on the same page. So it doesn't make a lot of sense to upset their best offensive player. Coach Peter DeBoer seems to think the risk is worth the potential reward.
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