Author: Sara Schlechtweg
Devils Play Spoiler in Capitals’ Season Opener
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Saturday night in Washington. It wasn’t the prettiest game from New Jersey, but it got the job done against a team that has given them fits in recent seasons. With the victory, the Devils improved to 3-1-0, while the Capitals kicked off their year 0-1-0. […]
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Devils Defeat Sabres in Season Opener in Prague
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Prague to kick off the 2024-25 NHL season. The Devils controlled the pace through the first half of the game and endured a late push by the Sabres to earn Sheldon Keefe his first victory as their head coach. With the win, New Jersey grabbed […]
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New Jersey Devils Offseason Review
After a long summer, New Jersey Devils hockey is finally upon us. The offseason proved eventful for Tom Fitzgerald, who crafted a roster that looks much different from last season, both in terms of personnel and style of play. Additionally, new head coach Sheldon Keefe should bring a fresh look to the Devils’ system that […]
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New Jersey Devils 2024 Draft Breakdown
The New Jersey Devils had a busy two days at the 2024 NHL draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. Tom Fitzgerald and the Devils’ management group made seven selections in the draft and also completed multiple trades to clear space and solidify their forward group. Draft Selections Anton Silayev (D) Full Draft Profile With the […]
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Where do the Devils Stand Following the Markstrom Acquisition?
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first-round draft pick. The pick is conditional, and the Flames agreed to retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary. He has two years remaining on his contract and will have a cap hit of […]
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A Deep Dive Into Sheldon Keefe’s Coaching Resume
On Thursday, the New Jersey Devils announced Sheldon Keefe as the 31st head coach in franchise history. This comes after the Devils fired former head coach, Lindy Ruff, in March, following a lackluster performance in a season that began with high expectations for the team. Keefe was relieved of his head coaching duties by the […]
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What Went Wrong for the 2023-24 New Jersey Devils
The 2023-24 NHL season was one of high expectations for the New Jersey Devils. Coming off a franchise-best 112-point and 52-win season, the Devils were widely projected to take another step forward in their quest for the Stanley Cup. However, as the playoffs begin, New Jersey sits on the outside looking in, facing an early […]
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Devils Shutout in Stadium Series Rematch | 04/13/2024
The New Jersey Devils lost 1-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday in their final road game of the season. It was a low-scoring affair, with the Flyers playing extremely conservatively to keep their playoff hopes alive. With the loss, the Devils fell to 38-38-5, while Philadelphia improved to 38-32-11. Game Recap Period One It […]
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New Jersey Devils Eliminated from Playoff Contention with Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs | 04/09/2024
The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils struggled with puck possession throughout the game and didn’t put enough chances on net. With the loss, the Devils fell to 37-37-5, while the Maple Leafs improved to 46-23-9. Game Recap Period One After a […]
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Devils Survive a Third Period Rally and Take Down Ottawa Senators | 04/06/2024
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Despite controlling play for the first two periods, the Devils had another rough third period, narrowly escaping with a regulation win. With the victory, the Devils improved to 37-36-4 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive. The Senators fell […]
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