Devils remain encouraged ahead of meeting with Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils have only won twice in the last 11 games after an attention-getting start to the season, although coach Lindy Ruff was encouraged by what he saw in the team's last two contests.

The Devils won 4-2 on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday before falling in a 5-4shootout home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Their next chance to put a charge back into a promising season comes on