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Matt Loughlin

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New Jersey Devils radio pxp. Thirty years in NJ/NY media. Host of "Pirates Talk", a podcast devoted to Seton Hall hoops. Married, father of three sons.

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3 years
While our digital broadcast is heard on many platforms, there is only one way to hear the entire broadcast including the pregame show and the postgame show. Join @chicoreschNJD and me at this link for every @NJDevils game.
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I want to thank our loyal fans for listening, watching, tweeting, caring, cheering and living and dying with the @NJDevils all season long. Thanks to the players, coaches and management for a great run. This is just the beginning. Can’t wait for next season.
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I appreciate all the kind comments now that my time filling in for @ErikaWachter has come to an end. It's been a blast returning to where it all started and a true blessing to cover the @NJDevils for as long as I have. Now it's back to the audio side for the run to the playoffs!
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Arriving at Met Life for tonight’s game between the @NJDevils and @NHLFlyers Passed by the old barn. Three Cups, great memories.
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Newest @NJDevils Patrick Maroon has Jersey connections. Mom is from Bergen County. He said she met his dad on a blind date in Jersey. Patrick says he used to spend some summers at the Jersey shore. Still has family in NJ. #JerseyStrong
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7 years
The @NJDevils are headed to the #StanleyCup PLAYOFFS! #NowWeRise
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6 years
Heritage Jersey Day tomorrow. Tight.
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Wishing the best to the best! I was so very blessed to work alongside him for so many years. Congratulations on your retirement, Doc!
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Mike 'Doc' Emrick retiring from legendary NHL broadcasting career
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The captain is having fun.
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Dawson Mercer takes the “first game in the NHL” lap. All @NJDevils players wearing #10 in warmups in honor of the late Jimmy Hayes.
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3 years
Sharangovich, Hughes, Holtz, Mercer, and Hischier scored tonight for the @NJDevils . The oldest is Sharangovich (23), followed by Hischier (22), Hughes (20), Mercer (19) and Holtz (19). Youth be served.
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2 years
With @amandacstein back in Jersey on Trade Deadline duty, I thought I’d take a shot at this. This is how the @NJDevils will line up tonight against the @GoldenKnights Don’t @ me!
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2 years
Always great to spend time with Patrik Elias! Tremendous player. Outstanding human.
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Meier is skating on a line with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.
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5 years
Great shot. What a turnout! Congrats to all the Devils employees who pulled this off. And thanks to all the fans who turned out.
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Joe Altenau
5 years
Welcome to the @NJDevils , Jack Hughes! I think the fans like the pick. #NHLDraft
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1 year
Lindy Ruff announces that Luke Hughes will make his Stanley Cup playoff debut tomorrow. Ryan Graves is out with an upper body injury.
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2 years
In case anyone is interested, Timo Meier is on the ice.
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In 1994, the @NJDevils lost the 1st two games-both at home-of their Eastern Conference semi series versus Boston. Marty Brodeur started those two. He was replaced by Chris Terreri who won the next two in Boston. Marty & T-Bone split the next two. Devils won in six. Just sayin’.
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6 years
Myles Powell...so good! The Rock is rolling!
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The man was a legend. But more than that, he was a good person. RIP Earl.
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Jack Hughes is averaging 1.83 points/per game. If he keeps at this pace, he will end the season with 141 points which would be the second most for a player this century behind Connor McDavid who finished with 153 last season.
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8 months
View from the broadcast booth at Met Life as preparation continues for the Stadium Series games this weekend. The Islanders will practice later this afternoon. The @NJDevils will practice at 6pm tomorrow. The Rangers (4pm) and Philadelphia (2pm) will practice tomorrow afternoon.
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7 years
Jesper Bratt and @nicohischier going home with a holiday present from the @NJDevils : first NHL goal plaques.
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Lindy Ruff says that Timo Meier will be evaluated later today by the medical staff to determine if Meier will be cleared for physical contact. Said the team will go over video with Meier to show him how the team plays. Called yesterday more of a “meet-and-greet” day for Meier.
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8 months
Team photo at center ice as viewed from the broadcast booth. Practice to begin shortly.
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8 years
Vern Fiddler greets Chloe Brown, his #1 fan in Dallas. They met through his work w/Leukemia & Lymphoma Society here.
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7 years
This is a good sign. @hallsy09 @NJDevils
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5 years
What happens when you finish last in @NJDevils fantasy football? You get to wear a colorful suit! Miles Wood: better luck next year! Courtesy: @kylepalmieri and Travis Zajac.
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2 years
Optional skate for the @NJDevils but a good turnout on this Saturday morning. Luke Hughes is here and skating with the team for the first time.
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2 years
Evason also called the Devils “the best team in the league.” Might be more to motivate his team but said that most opponent scouting reports have one or two bullet points. He says the Devils report has six to eight.
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5 years
I noticed that I picked up quite a few followers this weekend. Thanks for coming aboard. It’s going to be a helluva ride!
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Luke Hughes is getting work with the first power play unit.
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6 years
Great night for the @NJDevils continues with @Hallsy09 winning the Hart Trophy as League's MVP! Taylor is the first Devil to win this honor. #HallGOTHart #NHLAwards
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Matt Loughlin
7 years
The new guy is here. The #VatMan taking part in this morning’s optional @NJDevils skate.
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NJ natives Carli Lloyd and Tobin Heath with 4 of the 5 five goals by the #USWNT . #jerseypride
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That's our guy! Congrats @nicohischier , well deserved. #N1CO
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3 years
Youth, size, minutes-eater on the PK. Fills need on the blue line. Good move.
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3 years
Dawson Mercer centering Alexander Holtz and Nolan Foote this morning.
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6 years
Good luck in Columbus @Blockaid1 . The Devils don’t make the playoffs last year without you. Thanks for the ride.
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10 months
Akira Schmid is the first goalie off the ice this morning for the @NJDevils .
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8 months
Thanks to everyone who offered their best wishes. I appreciate you all. It was a great day. And tonight was a great win.
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Happy birthday, @MattLoug . Drop your birthday wishes ⤵️ #NJDevils | @TeamCalandra
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8 years
Taylor Hall says @NJDevils need to generate more offense next season and "that starts with me".
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6 years
. @kylepalmieri says the biggest stride made by the @NJDevils this year is “we won a lot more games.” Says the next step “will be tough. But we did a lot of things that built us to a playoff team and will have to do it again starting in preseason.”
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7 years
Have loved reading all the stories from @NJDevils fans around the world on how they became fans of the Red and Black (and Green!). Tribute to the growth of the game and the greatness of the franchise. Keep 'em coming.
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7 years
Looking forward to talking some @NJDevils PLAYOFF hockey!
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Matt Loughlin
7 years
Most points for a @NJDevils team after 35 games: 53 Points 2009-10 (26-8-1) 48 Points 1997-98 (23-10-2) 47 Points 2017-18 (21-9-5) #justsayin
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Matt Loughlin
9 years
@NJDevils salute @TGfireandice during morning skate. Tonight is Tom's last game on the Devils beat. #classymove
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Matt Loughlin
5 years
It was such a pleasure to host our @NJDevils Draft Party last night. Thanks to the thousands of fans who came out. It was a special night. . @jackhughes43 , you’re gonna love these people! Thanks @ErikaWachter for the photo.
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6 years
Good luck in Nashville @BriBrows22 ! You're a champion off the ice, now you get a chance to be a champion on the ice! Good luck!
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Matt Loughlin
6 years
John Hynes confirms that MacKenzie Blackwood will start in goal tonight. Jesper Bratt will move into Hall’s spot on the top line. Hynes says he’s still working through the other line combos. No changes on defense.
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7 years
Thanks to @MartinBrodeur for stopping by. Never a bad day when the GOAT says hello. #devilforever
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Matt Loughlin
7 years
Finally getting a chance to add my voice and support to my colleague @amandacstein , a tireless worker, a consummate pro and a tremendous asset to the organization. It’s a pleasure to work with you. Don’t let the trolls get you down.
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7 years
Travis Zajac meeting Owen Lewis who is celebrating his 7th birthday today. That’s a Zajac jersey that Owen is wearing. #happybirthday
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Matt Loughlin
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Happy Birthday to this guy: my good friend, broadcast partner, and @NJDevils legend, the one-and-only @chicoreschNJD ! Make it a great one! Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota-Duluth Athletics.
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The power play unit that Luke is working with includes Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, Dawson Mercer, and Nico Hischier. Maybe it’s not the “first” unit. Maybe just some reps for L. Hughes and/or a balancing out of units?
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2 years
Just a couple of Stanley Cup champions getting together. Patrik Elias and Cory Schwab sharing some laughs with @ArizonaCoyotes goalie Karel Vejmelka. Patrik and Cory were members of the @NJDevils 2003 Stanley Cup champs. Cory is now the goaltending coach in Arizona.
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2 years
Good to see Ondrej Palat back on the ice today for @NJDevils practice.
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7 years
Love our new @adidashockey jersey! Can’t wait to see the @NJDevils No. 1 overall pick wear it at the #DevilsDraft this Friday.
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Why is @WillButcher4 putting on his equipment? Just announced that he will be playing for Team USA in the World Championships. That’s why. Going for a light workout.
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5 years
So great to see the Brothers Gionta today! Brian (left) and Stephen (right) gave it their all each game. Proud ⁦ @NJDevils ⁩.
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5 years
Appears to be no changes in the @NJDevils lineup based on the morning skate. MacKenzie Blackwood is in the starter’s net.
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2 years
Lindy Ruff acknowledges that Timo Meier has been cleared for contact. The next step is to get in more practice. Will not play tonight.
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Matt Loughlin
6 years
The @NJDevils and the @NHL have announced that Game 5 will be played at 3pm on Saturday. NBC will have the TV coverage. . @chicoreschNJD and I will have the radio call on The One Jersey Network (search TOJN on ) and on the @NHL app.
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Head Coach John Hynes, ⁦ @PKSubban1 ⁩ and ⁦ @NJDevils ⁩ managing partner Josh Harris at news conference this afternoon. Subban: “People ask about playing in New York (area). I don’t play in New York. I play in New Jersey.”
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3 years
The news that @NJDevils fans have been waiting for. Lindy Ruff confirms that Jack Hughes will be in the lineup tonight.
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6 years
Thanks to everyone for the Happy Birthday wishes! As my father used to say, “It beats the alternative!”
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Shero says both Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier will be ready for camp.
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6 years
Tonight’s game is the 291st behind the @NJDevils bench for John Hynes which moves him into second place all-time in team history behind Jacques Lemaire (509 games).
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Matt Loughlin
7 years
On behalf of the @NJDevils , captain Andy Greene presents a jersey to 96-year-old John Beatrice, a World War II vet being honored tonight.
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6 years
Happy New Year! May your 2019 be filled with much happiness and good health!
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7 years
Great night at the Rock. Thanks to all who came out to support the event. #mikeystrong
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Well done boys! Congrats!
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4 years
This is a great sight! @NJDevils back at practice. Keeping those still on the list in our prayers and hoping they’re back soon.
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Nico Daws in the starter’s net this morning. Looks like he gets the nod tonight. ⁦ @NJDevils ⁩ vs. ⁦ @BuffaloSabres ⁩.
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Keep in mind that with Santeri Hatakka making his @NJDevils debut tonight, the six Devils d-men have a combined 529 games of regular-season NHL experience. The six for Vegas have 2,997 games under their belt. Big difference.
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Vitek Vanecek gets the start in goal for the @NJDevils as he leads them onto the ice. Connor Ingram gets the start in goal for the @ArizonaCoyotes .
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6 years
Good pace to practice. No Taylor Hall. All lines/D combos remain the same. Two straight wins. #ifitaintbroke
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7 years
Addressing the media this morning John Hynes said @nicohischier has played a big role in @hallsy09 ’s success. Said Nico is a complete, elite player who does “all the thankless jobs” in the game. Goes to the front, 1st forward back, etc.
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Hey @blockaid1 , need a valentine this year too? #IWillAlwaysGloveYou
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Break up day is underway. . @mjohansson90 says it’ll “take same effort and more” from the @NJDevils next year to be successful.
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Good to see this guy back on the ice. Mike Cammalleri skating with the @NJDevils this morning.
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Welcome to the @NHL and the @NJDevils , Tyce Thompson. Solo flight for pregame warmups. Join @chicoreschNJD and me on the Devils Hockey Network at 6:50pm for all the action as the Devils play the @BuffaloSabres .
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Matt Loughlin
7 years
So happy to announce that @StanFischler will be joining us on the home broadcasts! Pregame, intermission and postgame. Tonight’s pregame begins at 7pm on The One Jersey Network (search TOJN on ), the @NHL app, & satellite.
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2 years
Looks like an optional today for the ⁦ @NJDevils ⁩ though many players are on the ice. Great to see Nico Hischier back after yesterday’s maintenance day. Tomas Tatar is also participating.
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Colton White (68) on the ice this morning for the @NJDevils .
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Dougie Hamilton is on the ice this morning early for the @NJDevils . #goodtosee
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Kyle Shapiro, Jersey guy, will back up Jon Gillies tonight for the @NJDevils in their game against the @NYIslanders .
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Competition on defense gets a little stiffer and deeper. Welcome aboard!
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And when it was over, Stan (left), me (right), Doc Emrick (middle), some of the TV crew and then @NJDevils PR director Rick Minch (cap) gathered ‘round for this. What a night!
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2 years
Showed drastic improvement last season. Big part of the future (obviously). Congrats to both sides.
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New Jersey Devils
2 years
Jonas Siegenthaler supremacy. 📰:
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4 years
Day off for the @NJDevils . Taking advantage by hiking in the Wallkill Wildlife Refuge. #ilovenewjersey
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The last time we’ll only see four numbers. A new member joins the club tonight. #PattyForever
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The Carolina Hurricanes will be sporting the Hartford Whalers look tonight against the @NJDevils . Pyotr Kotchekov is the first goalie off the ice.
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Today is a great day for @SetonHall basketball fans. @CoachSha10 is to be named HC of @SetonHallMBB at 1:30pm and HC @TonyBozzella and his @SHUWBB team play in the WNIT semifinals at 7:30pm. Let’s Go!!! #HALLin
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6 years
Shero says that Patrick Maroon did a great job for the team. A great fit. As for resigning him, Shero says they will look seriously at it.
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Ondrej Palat says he feels a little bit of pressure coming in as the @NJDevils top free agent signing. Says he’s not going to be a dangler, just has to play his 200 foot game, be responsible on the ice and play his game.
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Congratulations to @SetonHallMBB on winning the NIT championships! Should have been in the NCAAs but they turned heartbreak into joy. Champions! #HALLin
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2 years
Jack Hughes is centering Jesper Bratt and Yegor Sharangovich. Nico Hischier is centering Tomas Tatar and Dawson Mercer. Erik Haula is with Fabian Zetterlund and Ondrej Palat. BMW line remains intact.
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Matt Loughlin
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Vitek Vanecek remains on the ice after the morning skate. So it’s likely that Akira Schmid gets the start in goal tonight for the @NJDevils . Lineup appears to be the same as practice yesterday.
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