Devils Notes: Devils' split-squad teams beat Flyers and Canadiens

via AP.

BIG FIRST IMPRESSION FROM DEVILS ROOKIE VS FLYERS

In Newark, New Jersey, rookie Nick Lappin scored twice, including an empty netter, to spark a New Jersey Devils split-squad team over a Philadelphia Flyers split-squad 2-0.

Lappin signed a two-year entry-level contract in March after earning All-Ivy League first-team honors at Brown.

Keith Kinkaid and Anders Lindback split time in net for New Jersey. Kinkaid made six saves in 29:38, while Lindback stopped 15 shots in 30:22.

Alex Lyon stopped 28 shots for Philadelphia.

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HENRIQUE LIFTS DEVILS IN MONTREAL

In Montreal, Adam Henrique scored two power-play goals to lead a New Jersey Devils split-squad over the Montreal Canadiens 3-2.

Michael McLeod scored in the third period for the Devils.

Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves in 40 minutes for New Jersey, and Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 13 of 14 shots in 20 minutes.

Markus Eisenschmid and Zach Redmond scored in the first and third periods, respectively, for the Canadiens.

Mike Condon made eight saves on 10 shots in 30:52 for Montreal, and Charlie Lindgren stopped 16 shots in 27:39.