Devils spoil Sutter's return to NJ with 2-1 shootout win against Flames, finally win 2 in a row, complete Alberta sweep, Tedenby continues to shine

The Devils finally won two in a row for the first time this season by beating the Calgary Flames 2-1 in a shootout. This time Ilya Kovalchuk did not lose the puck and redeemed himself by scoring on Henrik Karlsson. He was the first shooter for the Devils. It was a nice move by John MacLean to let Kovalchuk participate in the shootout, so obviously it did not deflate his confidence. David Clarkson and Rene Bourque exchanged goals in regulation. Neither team clicked on the power play thought there was not many penalties in the game.

The Devils win also spoiled Brent Sutter's return to New Jersey as coach of the Flames. It was a match-up of similar struggling teams, who thus far have had trouble scoring goals. The Flames out shot the Devils 26-21 in the game, but Johan Hedberg continues to gain confidence as he shined again. Devils rookie Mattias Tedenby continues to do so as well. It was him who shot the puck which deflected of David Clarkson's foot and went in the net. He did lose control of the puck in the shootout, but was able to get the shot off and missed. Hedberg was stellar in the post overtime session by being a blockade for Flames shooters.

With the victory, the Devils not only won two in a row, but completed the Alberta sweep this season by beating both the Flames and the Oilers, but both needed extra time. Next for the Devils is at the Islanders on Friday followed by a rematch against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday at home. Both games will start at 1 PM. Two of the next four games for the Devils will be against the Flyers and both will be 1 PM starts, even next Saturday December 4th at Philadelphia. The Flyers will be a huge test for the Devils as they went 1-4-1 against them last regular season and were knocked out in five games by the Flyers in the playoffs 4-1. In fact some of the Devils worst games last year were against the Flyers and their only victory in the regular season came when the Flyers were hurt and having their struggles. So, we shall see what the Devils are made off this weekend.