The Sharks halt the Devils win streak at three after defeating New Jersey 1-0. The opening goal was one of the more unfortunate ones you can see in a hockey game. The own-goal. With the puck deflecting off of Timo Meier past Jake Allen at 16:21 of the first period, the own-goal stood the test of time between the Devils and Sharks.

Sam Bennett, who ranks second among Panthers players in points on the year (15), was a surprise scratch after tightening up in morning skate.

Giving Bobrovsky a breather, Spencer Knight will man the crease against the Devils. Owning a 3-1-0 record, the 23-year-old has gone 3-0-0 with a .918 save percentage over his last four appearances, including a 23-save performance in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars in his last start on Nov. 2.

The New Jersey Devils handed the Florida Panthers their first loss in three weeks with a 4-1 decision on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Devils will look to repeat the feat and hand the Panthers consecutive setbacks for just the second time this season when the teams reconvene in Sunrise,

Who’s ready for Round 2? After having their winning streak snapped at seven games by the New Jersey Devils the last time out, the Florida Panthers will get another crack at the Metropolitan Division leader on Thursday.

After snapping Florida’s seven-game win streak on Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils look to make it two in a row in Sunrise. Check out the matchup for game two against the Panthers in this preview.