A strong start by the Devils helped prevent that situation from happening in this game.
Two of the four shots by the Devils in the second period found the net.
It's a triangular decision by the league, the union and the Devils not to say anything more on the subject.
The second goal, though, stemmed from a defensive collapse by the Devils.
Sykora was on the ice for all four goals by the Devils.
But the late surge by the Devils gave them hope.
It did this time, but the ensuing rush by the Devils was unsuccessful.
Hayward had no chance on either goal by the Devils.
The visitors had their chances to prevent any scoring by the Devils.
There was a total of 20 minutes in penalties in the game, 12 by the Devils.