However, the Devils wasted no time responding, swiftly equalizing and leading 2-1 as the first period drew to a close.
Their determination to secure a victory is evident, and they have identified Vitek Vanecek, the goaltender for the New Jersey Devils, as the linchpin to their success.
Notably, Vanecek's remarkable sprawling save has already earned him accolades and is being hailed as one of the best of the year, stealing the "save of the year" candidate title from Bruins goaltender Brandon Bussi.