The New Jersey Devils faced a heavy defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1, losing 4-1. The Hurricanes dominated the match with a potent forecheck that the Devils failed to counter, resulting in a sluggish performance. Jacob Markstrom's goaltending kept the score from being more lopsided. Facing an uphill battle, the Devils must adapt their approach ahead of Game 2, particularly in the absence of Jack Hughes. Carolina, riding confidence from their effective play, looks likely to continue their dominance in the next game.
"The New Jersey Devils were smothered in their Game 1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, falling behind early and never able to recover against Carolina's relentless forecheck."
"Carolina has been one of the league's most effective teams at 5-on-5, relying on a hyper-aggressive forecheck to keep pucks in the offensive zone and create chaos in front of their opponents' net."
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