NEWARK, N.J. – Ask anyone what is fun about a visit to northern New Jersey, and they’re more than likely going to draw a blank.

The same goes for the Minnesota Wild, who found little to enjoy in their lone visit to the den of the Devils this season.

Off to the hottest start in the NHL this season, New Jersey scored in each period and shut down the Wild’s suddenly struggling power play, winning 4-1 on Wednesday and handing Minnesota its fourth loss in the past five games.

Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson kept it close but lacked offensive support, making 32 saves as he fell to 2-4-0 this season.

The Wild’s rare highlight came just past the midway point of the third, with Minnesota trailing by three, when Matt Boldy wired a long-range shot just under the crossbar to spoil New Jersey’s s

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