Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils odds, picks, and prediction

Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils are playing each other at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Chicago lost Wednesday's game 4-2 at Colorado. New York is a prospective playoff team.

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Kevin Lankinen is the new No. 2 goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jonathan Bernier came over from the Detroit Red Wings.

Chicago Blackhawks play New Jersey Devils. The game is a must-win for the Devils, who have a two-goal cushion.

Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils meet in the season opener. The Devils are favored by 1.5 points.