Devils Light Up New Jersey in Stadium Series Opener

In front of an electric crowd of more than 70,000 the New Jersey Devils put on a show in the opener of the NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium, taking down the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3. The win improves Jersey to 28-22-4.

With 60 points, the Devils are now within two points of a wild card slot.

Nico Hischier led the way for Jersey with a pair of goals, including the opening goal of the game just 32 seconds into the first period to give the Devils an early 1-0.

Jersey didn't waste much time setting the tone further when Tyler Toffoli tapped in his 24th goal of the season to make it 2-0 in the 13th minute.

The second period proved to be much wilder. Four goals combined, including three scores in a two minute span. Owen Tippett accounted for the Flyers two scores in the period, but in between back-to-back scores by the Devils Brendan Smith and Nathan Bastian in a matter of  72 seconds gave Jersey a 4-2 advantage as intermission hit.

Jersey's offensive barrage continued in the third period with Hischier tapping in his second goal of the night to make it 5-2. Bastain added the empty netter to cap the night off.

Give credit to the Devils defense. They were fantastic. They kept the Flyers off balance, despite Philly recording 46 shots. Devils goalie Nico Daws was solid, allowing only three goals in 60 minutes for the victory.

The win capped off an incredible week for the Devils, the Flyers and the sport. The Stadium Series has gained incredible traction over the years, and this was Jersey's first opportunity to showcase itself. To say the least, New Jersey hit a home run.

There was one thing Gritty and NJDevil could agree on.

The New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers hit the ice  at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for preparation of this weekend's Stadium Series. It begins Saturday when the Devils face-off with the Flyers. On Sunday the Rangers and Islanders go toe-to-toe.