BREAKING NEWS: Devils deliver Utah Hockey Club’s first loss this season in 3-0 win…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP)** — Jake Allen earned his first shutout with New Jersey, and rookie defenseman Seamus Casey scored early in the second period, helping the Devils secure a 3-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday.

Stefan Noesen and Nico Hischier also found the back of the net for the Devils, who have now won four out of their last five games. New Jersey missed out on the playoffs last season.

This loss marked Utah’s first defeat in four games. They won their home opener against Chicago and then earned overtime victories against the Islanders and Rangers on their current road trip.

Casey netted his third goal of the season on a power play just 1:14 into the second period. Noesen followed with a goal, assisted by Casey, at 8:13 of the second, and Hischier added another power-play goal at 10:13 of the third.

Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves for Utah in his first start of the season, while Allen recorded 20 saves for New Jersey.

Takeaways.
– The Devils earned their first home win of the season in Newark after losing their home opener to Toronto last Thursday. Their wins this season include two victories over Buffalo in Prague and a road win against Washington.
– Utah remains with three wins out of four games at the start of the season. The team, previously known as the Coyotes, relocated from Arizona to Salt Lake City last spring, maintaining the same roster, coaching staff, and personnel.

Key Moment.
Casey’s power-play goal in the early minutes of the second period broke the scoreless tie. The 20-year-old defenseman, a second-round pick by the Devils in 2022, has accumulated four points in five games.

Key Stat.
Jake Allen recorded his first shutout with New Jersey. The 34-year-old goaltender, acquired late last season from Montreal, now has 25 career shutouts.

Special Teams.
Utah went 0-for-4 on power-play opportunities.

Up Next.
The Devils will travel to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, while Utah will complete their four-game road trip with a visit to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.

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