The ongoing exhibition matches are crucial for NHL teams like the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils to evaluate their rosters. However, consecutive home games can be problematic for teams, as seen in the Canadiens' recent 3-0 victory against the Devils.

Despite a roster missing key players like Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier, the sluggish pace of the game had fans questioning the excitement level of these exhibition matches. The Canadiens capitalized on the Devils' mistakes, notably with Michael Pezzetta shining as a standout player.