Twenty-six games. That’s how many consecutive games New Jersey Devils winger Taylor Hall has appeared on the scoresheet and oddsmakers have him listed at -150 that he’ll likely get to 28 games and beyond.
Only two players since 1993 have had point streaks exceeding 24 games - Patrick Kane at 26 games in 2015 and Sidney Crosby at 25 games in 2011.
Point streaks in the NHL are fairly common. Streaks of 10 to 15 games have been accomplished by many players since the heyday of scoring in the 1970s and ’80s. But what Hall is doing has been remarkable when you consider only two players since 1993 have had point streaks exceeding 24 games (Patrick Kane at 26 games in 2015 and Sidney Crosby at 25 games in 2011).
The Edmonton Oilers must be kicking themselves right now for dealing Hall to New Jersey as the scoring winger would be even more thrilling playing on Connor McDavid’s line. Hall has 18 goals and 38 points during this streak and has kept the Devils afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Who are the upcoming opponents for the Devils?
New Jersey has Winnipeg, Nashville, Vegas, Los Angeles and Anaheim on the docket over the next 10 days, which could be problematic for Hall to keep the streak going as all five teams are ranked in the top 10 in fewest goals allowed per game. Bettors may want to tread carefully before fully endorsing the Devils winger to secure the longest point streak in the NHL since 1993 (Mats Sundin at 30 games).
- OVER 27.5 -150
- UNDER 27.5 +110
- Yes +2000
