Devils: New Jersey is 8-0-3 at home against the Canadiens. The Canadiens last won in New Jersey in October 1993.

Penalties: In the eight games Friday night, there were 23 obstruction penalties called, including hooking, tripping, holding, holding the stick and interference. In only one of the eight games were there two referees.

Predators: Defenseman Bob Boughner played his 200th NHL game. The first 177 came with the Sabres.

Pub date: 12/6/98