None of the likely Devils top six forwards played last night, while the defense was a mix of players who are either trying to prove themselves (Topias Vilen, Seamus Casey), earn a spot on the roster (Santeri Hatakka),

The Canadiens scored early in the second period against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, followed by a second one late in the third and an empty-netter to shutout New Jersey. The Devils dropped their second preseason game and first on the road,