--The Devils snapped Toronto's seven-game streak of getting at least one point in games in New Jersey with a 3-2 victory Friday night. In fact, the Leafs were 7-1-1 in their last nine games overall against the Devils.

--New Jersey tries to even the season series with the rival Rangers when the teams meet at Madison Square Garden for the second time in just over a week Saturday night.

--The Devils have won two straight games for the second time this season.

--New Jersey has scored first in all five of its wins this season.

--Attendance, expected to improve for the franchise after the move to the new Prudential Center in Newark, is already a problem. After selling out the first game, the club hasn't come close in either of the next two; with Tampa Bay and Toronto failing to bring the people in.

--The Devils dressed seven defensemen for a second straight game Friday night.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"What can I say about that guy? This year, he has been on fire. That's a huge goal shorthanded in a 1-1 (game). That's a backbreaker for the opposing team." -- Devils left wing Zach Parise, after John Madden scored the big goal in Friday night's game.

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