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Devils struggle on power play again, penalty-kill gives up 4th goal in Game 4 loss to Hurricanes
The New Jersey Devils, who boasted the NHL's top special teams during the regular season, are struggling in the playoffs, facing elimination after a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling to a 3-1 series deficit. Despite a franchise-record 28.2% power-play success rate, the Devils are 0 for 12 against Carolina's top-ranked penalty kill, with players emphasizing the need to adjust their mindset. Meanwhile, the Devils' penalty kill performed well, but overall, special teams must...
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