Connor Clifton of the NJ Devils received a match penalty and is out of the game after hitting the head of an opponent and leaving his feet. The NJ Devils will have a long power play. Timo Meier will replace Nico on the power play unit. Palat of the Sabres received penalties for instigating, fighting, and misconduct. Meier scored the fourth goal for the NJ Devils, assisted by Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes. Mittelstadt of the Sabres received a penalty for delay of game. Middleton of the Sabres received a penalty for high-sticking 15 seconds into the game, giving the NJ Devils an early power play opportunity.
Jake Middleton is whistled for high-sticking 15 seconds into the game. New Jersey's NHL-leading power play to the ice.
#NJDevils get a power play 15 seconds into the game.
Very quickly the #NJDevils get the opening power play. Jake Middleton off for a high stick.
15 seconds in, #NJDevils to the PP.
#NJDevils fourth goal of the game is Timo Meier's. He's got the power play goal, assisted by Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes.
#NJDevils going to the PP. Mittelstadt for delay of game.
#NJDevils will start the period with a minute left on the power play and based on the way they're lining up Timo Meier will take Nico's place on that unit.
#NJDevils now on a three minutes PP with Mercer steps out of the box.
Clifton picked the head and appeared to leave his feet. That's not gonna play well. #Sabres #NJDevils
Clifton got a match penalty. Palat got two for instigating, five for fighting and a 10-minute misconduct. #Sabres #NJDevils
Clifton is out of the game after being assessed a match penalty. #NJDevils
Clifton match penalty. He's done for the day.
Clifton is out of the game. #NJDevils
Clifton is gone. Match penalty.
Connor Clifton is assessed a match penalty. He's out of the game.
Clifton gets the 5-minute major. #NJDevils long power play coming up.
Power play time. #NJDevils
#NJDevils getting their first power play. Highstick call on Okposo.