Pesce’s absence leaves a significant void on the Devils’ blue line. He’s not just a dependable minute-eater: he’s a tone-setter. His ability to slow the game down, read developing plays, and clear ...

Devils coach Sheldon Keefe may have found the fix to his team’s lifeless fourth line — and it came via their third line. Versatile winger Paul Cotter shifted from the third to fourth line in the ...