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The New Jersey Devils were the NHLs worst offensive team in 2015-16, finishing dead-last in goal-scoring. To address this, general manager Ray Shero acquired left winger Taylor Hall from the Edmonton Oilers and signed depth forwards known for having an offensive knack.Through four games in 2016-17, the Devils are again at the bottom of the league in goals with six in four games and just three goals at 5-on-5. New Jersey failed to score an even-strength goal over its past 175 minutes and 34 seconds, and that lack of even-strength offense proved detrimental in their 2-1 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday.With the Minnesota Wild visiting Prudential Center, Devils coach John Hynes is going back to the drawing board with his line combinations after a 1-2-1 start.Unfortunately for us, weve just had inconsistencies throughout the lineup, Hynes said to the Bergen Record. (Against Boston), we couldnt find a line combination that got anything done 5-on-5. Is that ideal? No. We would like to have line combinations and have things going but weve got to get better performances from guys on our team, more consistent performances.We just have to be better. Even in games, there are pockets where its real good and times when were not doing things. Until we get better performances, youre going to keep making decisions, whether thats line combinations or guys in the lineup, guys out of the lineup. Right now its not good enough to be consistent.Center Sergey Kalinin, who has yet to play a game this season because of an illness, is expected to be activated Saturday. But it will likely take more than the return of a 25-year-old depth forward that had seven goals last season to thwart the Wild.New coach Bruce Boudreau has Minnesota off to a 3-1-0 start and new center Eric Staal has been a big part of it. He owns three goals in four games, including two in the Wilds 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.He wasnt happy with his game last game, and real good players, they bounce back because theyve got a lot of pride, Boudreau said of Staal to the StarTribune. I thought he was really good. He had the puck a lot, his legs were moving, so when that happens, good things happen.Staal had a disastrous 2015-16 season that ended with 39 points in 83 games (he got an extra game because of a trade to the New York Rangers from the Carolina Hurricanes), which was his worst total since his rookie season in 2003-04. He signed a three-year deal with the Wild, and his three goals match what he had in 20 regular-season games with the Rangers.I mean, yeah, it feels good to contribute, Staal said to the StarTribune. Anytime you come to a new team, you want to be a contributing player right away. I never felt like I forgot how to play. I knew I could play and Ive been in this league a long time. But I needed to come here and be ready in training camp, and be fit and hungry.Ive done that, and now its about continuing to build. Its only been four games. I got a long way to go but its been a good start for me and hopefully this team keeps picking up wins, because thats what its all about.Left winger Erik Haula and defenseman Jared Spurgeon were injured Thursday and did not practice Friday, which leaves their status for Saturday unclear. Boudreau could choose to dress seven defensemen if Haula doesnt play, but that may not be decided until Saturday morning.Hirving Lozano Mexico Jersey .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. Rodolfo Pizarro Jersey .C. Lions has come to an end. 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Capitals right winger Justin Williams, a two-time champion with the Los Angeles Kings and the playoff MVP in 2014, is more worried about what happens after the banner goes up.Hopefully theyll be thinking about last year instead of this year and we can jump on them, Williams said.SID VS. MCDAVID, NOV. 8Forget about Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump. This is the Election Night matchup to watch. Although Crosby and McDavid will undoubtedly say the game is the Penguins against the Edmonton Oilers, the generational talents facing off for the first time is worth an extra spotlight on them as individual stars. McDavids broken collarbone robbed viewers of a matchup during his rookie season, so an early-season showdown in Pittsburgh will haave to do.ddddddddddddBLACK AND BLUE FRIDAY, NOV. 25The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers renew their time-tested rivalry on national television the day after Thanksgiving. Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers and Claude Giroux and the Flyers could be duking it out for playoff position in the Metropolitan Division, and this will be an early test.WINTER CLASSIC, JAN. 2St. Louis gets its turn in the outdoor rotation as the Blues host the rival Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium. Its the fifth outdoor game for the Blackhawks since 2009 and the Blues first.In the other outdoor games, the Winnipeg Jets host the Oilers in the Heritage Classic on Oct. 23, the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings in the Centennial Classic on Jan. 1 and the Penguins host the Flyers in the Stadium Series Feb. 25 at Heinz Field.SUBBANS RETURN, MARCH 2P.K. Subban has to wait until March to play his first game back in Montreal since a stunning June trade to the Nashville Predators. Former captain Shea Weber going back to Nashville on Jan. 3 is worth keeping an eye on, too, but Subban felt jilted by the deal and why it happened and could put on a show at Bell Centre against the Canadiens.---Follow Stephen Whyno on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SWhyno. ' ' '