New Jersey Devils @ Chicago Blackhawks

15-16-7, 8-11-3 Away

Final

	1	2	3	T
Devils NJ	0	1	1	2
Blackhawks CHI	1	2	2	5

Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawksCHI

26-7-6, 13-2-5 Home

Sharp scores 2 as Hawks overwhelm Devils

Patrick Sharp scored twice and Patrick Kane, Bryan Bickell and Nick Leddy also connected to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

Dec 24, 2014, 02:53 am - Associated Press

		1	2	3	T
	Devils	0	1	1	2
	Blackhawks	1	2	2	5

1st Period			NJ	CHI
12:59		Patrick Sharp (17) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Marian Hossa (17), Jonathan Toews (21)	0	1

2nd Period		NJ	CHI
5:37	Stephen Gionta (2) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Jon Merrill (2), Jacob Josefson (1)	1	1
7:57	Patrick Kane (22) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Nick Leddy (13), Kris Versteeg (13)	1	2
12:27	Bryan Bickell (6) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Brandon Saad (15), Duncan Keith (30)	1	3

3rd Period		NJ	CHI
0:59	Michael Ryder (11) (Even Strength Goal) Unassisted	2	3
5:54	Patrick Sharp (18) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Marian Hossa (18), Brent Seabrook (22)	2	4
12:59	Nick Leddy (5) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Brent Seabrook (23), Brandon Saad (16)	2	5

DEVILS

BLACKHAWKS

Regular Season Series

CHI leads 1-0

Devils
2
Blackhawks
5

Game 1

12/23

Blackhawks
5
Devils
3

Game 2

1/3

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Carolina	53	22	7	113
Pittsburgh	41	25	16	98
Philadelphia	43	27	12	98
Washington	43	30	9	95
Columbus	40	30	12	92
NY Islanders	43	34	5	91
New Jersey	42	37	3	87
NY Rangers	34	39	9	77

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Colorado	55	16	11	121
Dallas	50	20	12	112
Minnesota	46	24	12	104
Utah	43	33	6	92
St. Louis	37	33	12	86
Nashville	38	34	10	86
Winnipeg	35	35	12	82
Chicago	29	39	14	72

Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire

Capitals brass say they are prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

Sources: Oilers expect Leon Draisaitl to return for Game 1

Edmonton Oilers star center Leon Draisaitl, who has not played since March 15 after suffering a lower-body injury, is expected to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

Sabres took in special win, now turn the page

The Sabres reveled in their special playoff win, but they know it's time to turn the page to Game 2.

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New Jersey Devils @ Chicago Blackhawks

Stars of the Game

Jonathan ToewsC - CHI

Marian HossaRW - CHI

Patrick SharpLW - CHI

Game Information

Sharp scores 2 as Hawks overwhelm Devils

Shot Chart

Regular Season Series

CHI leads 1-0

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

2025-26 Central Division Standings

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Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire

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Sabres took in special win, now turn the page