Author: Sara Schlechtweg

Luke Hughes scores a third period goal against Elvis Merzlikins.

New Jersey Devils Win Streak Snapped with Loss to Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The Devils put on a show offensively, more than doubling Columbus’ shot total, but a few turnovers and Elvis Merzlikins’ best performance of the season cost New Jersey two points in the standings. With the loss, the Devils fell to 21-11-3, […]

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Ondrej Palat celebrates his goal in the first period against the St. Louis Blues.

New Jersey Devils Quiet the Blues with Decisive Road Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Tuesday night at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The Devils put together another masterful defensive performance by breaking up plays and matching physicality, which limited St. Louis’s scoring chances. With the win, the Devils improved to 21-10-3 and sit atop the Eastern Conference, while […]

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Jonas Siegenthaler clears the puck away from Jacob Markstrom against the Los Angeles Kings.

New Jersey Devils Dethrone Kings with Defensive Masterpiece

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center, ending their six-game win streak. The Devils put together a stifling defensive effort and beat the Kings at their own game to earn a big two points in the standings. With the win, the Devils improved to 19-10-3, […]

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Brett Pesce after an overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

New Jersey Devils Dominate; Settle for a Point in Overtime Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs

The New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils dominated every facet of the game but only managed one goal despite an incredibly lopsided shot total. While they managed to get a point, it’s a deflating loss in such a one-sided performance. […]

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Luke Hughes races for a loose puck against the Seattle Kraken.

NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils Defeat Kraken in the First Edition of the Cryptid Cup

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Friday night to kick off a five-game homestand. The Devils have been looking to improve their record at home, and they started on the right foot with a convincing performance. Although it was a one-goal game, the Devils heavily outshot the Kraken and carried play […]

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Luke Hughes makes a play in front of Tom Wilson.

NHL Game Recap: Devils’ Comeback Falls Short in Sloppy Performance Against Capitals

The New Jersey Devils lost 6-5 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at the Rock. The Devils put together one of their messiest performances of the season, with a slow start, defensive zone breakdowns and far too many penalties contributing to the loss. While New Jersey made a valiant effort to come back a […]

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Jordan Binnington makes a save against the New Jersey Devils.

NHL Game Recap: Devils Shutout in Frustrating Loss to Blues

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-0 to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center. A disjointed first period, combined with some bad breaks, put the Devils in an early hole that proved too much to overcome. With the loss, New Jersey fell to 15-8-2, while the Blues improved to 11-12-1. Game […]

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Jacob Markstrom makes a save in his 500th career NHL game.

NHL Game Recap: Devils Take Down Hurricanes in Metropolitan Division Matchup

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils put together a strong defensive performance in front of Jacob Markstrom, who earned a victory in his 500th career game. With the win, the Devils improved to 13-7-2, while the Hurricanes fell to 14-5-0. Game Recap Period […]

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Jesper Bratt celebrates one of his three goals against the Florida Panthers.

Devils Dismantle Panthers and Sweep Two-Game Road Series

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night in Sunrise.  The Devils came out strong and controlled every aspect of play from start to finish to take down the defending Stanley Cup Champions on the road for the second game in a row. With the win, the Devils improved to 12-6-2, […]

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Brenden Dillon and Jonah Gadjovich engage in a heavyweight tilt during the second period in Florida.

NHL Game Recap: Devils Take Down Defending Champs with Victory in Florida

The New Jersey Devils defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Florida. The Devils weathered the storm for much of the first 30 minutes of the game but rallied in the back half to snap the Panthers’ seven-game winning streak. With the victory, New Jersey improved to 11-6-2, […]

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