The 2022-23 Devils looked like the 2021-22 Devils in their 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Thursday.
A busy offseason led to playoff dreams for New Jersey, but once they hit the ice, coach Lindy Ruff watched an ugly performance from goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, a weak power play unit and several defensive lapses from players like Ryan Graves, Brendan Smith and others.