The New Jersey Devils are 37-28-7 this season but have struggled down the stretch. The Chicago Blackhawks are 21-41-9, which has been a disappointment this season and more was expected from them this season. The New Jersey Devils have been dealing with injuries down the stretch. They have lost four of their last five games and are in third place in the Metropolitan Division, with a seven point lead on the next team. They are putting up just 2.96 goals per game but their goaltending ranks fifth in the NHL in GAA. Chicago is 14-17-4 when playing on home ice. They are putting up 2.70 goals per game. New Jersey has won seven of the last 10 against Chicago including five in a row. They have played once this season. With the Devils coming away with a 4-1 win. The Balckhawks are giving up 3.55 goals per game. The Devils have a huge advantage in net so lay the puck and a half in this one.

Play on New Jersey minus 1.5 goals. This is a 3% play.