Devils Sweep Sabres in NHL Global Series

The New Jersey Devils swept the Buffalo Sabres in the 2024 NHL Global Series held in Prague, Czechia, starting with a 4-1 win where Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves, earning praise for his stellar goaltending. Newcomers Stefan Noesen and Johnathan Kovacevic scored in their debut, helping the Devils establish an early lead. Seamus Casey, also making his NHL debut, scored a pivotal goal in the second game, tying it at 1-1, and ultimately contributing to a 3-1 victory for the Devils. Paul Cotter secured the win by breaking a tie in the third period, with strong performances from other players like Timo Meier and Jack Hughes who added assists. The Sabres struggled to capitalize on their chances and were hampered by injuries, including to forward JJ Peterka, affecting their momentum across these matches. Despite the loss, Buffalo hopes to bounce back under new coach Lindy Ruff's system as they continue their season.