4 Takeaways From Devils' First 2 Games of 2023-24

What did the Devils do well in their first two games of 2023-24? And what needs to improve?

It might not have been pretty, but the New Jersey Devils came away with three of four points in their first two contests against the Detroit Red Wings and Arizona Coyotes. What did they do well? And what needs to change heading into their contest against the Florida Panthers on Monday night?

Bratt, Hughes and Toffoli Look Like Devils' Best Line

Preseason doesn't matter most of the time, but the play of Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes and Tyler Toffoli has carried over into the regular season. Hughes was electric against the Red Wings, with two highlight-reel goals that helped power the Devils to a 4-3 win. 

Hughes didn't find the back of the net against the Coyotes, but he did tally three assists, two of which came on Jesper Bratt one-timer goals. Toffoli also got in on the action as he collected an assist on the power play.