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How Newark is feeling about tonight's game

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You better believe Newark is buzzing for the New Jersey Devils tonight. It's not just another game against the Montréal Canadiens; it feels like the whole city woke up with that "we gotta have this one" energy. I heard it at the counter at Teixeira's on Ferry Street, then again from Sal down at the PATH station – everyone's talking about how we've been playing lately. Seven wins in the last ten, that's not just luck, that's the kind of hockey that makes you feel like maybe, just maybe, we ain't done yet.

The talk on the street, especially with the trade deadline swirling around, is all about whether we can keep this momentum going. People are confident, not just hopeful, that this team can fight their way into the playoffs. No one's checked out, not with the Devils sitting where they are. This isn't some throwaway game, this is about proving we belong, proving the doubters wrong, and showing everyone that New Jersey is a hockey state. Forget what anyone from across the river says; this is our team, and we're ready to ride with 'em.

Devils hockey, Jersey proud — Ant Ferriola, MiTL Sports Desk.

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