Jacob Markstrom

2025 IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Who Will Secure Their Shot at Gold?

We’re now at the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. For the first time, Denmark is vying for a spot in the medal rounds, while Switzerland aims for its first-ever gold. Meanwhile, Team USA is hoping to finally break through their “final four” curse. Standing in […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Clinches 1st Place with 5-3 Victory Over Sweden

The 2025 IIHF World Championship saw Canada and Sweden face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams brought high energy and determination to the ice, with Canada looking to extend their momentum and Sweden eager to close the gap in Group A. A thrilling contest unfolded, filled with fast-paced action, power plays, and clutch […]

The Devils' handshake line following a first-round exit.

New Jersey Devils Offseason Needs Are Clear Following Playoff Exit

The 2024-25 season looked promising for the New Jersey Devils, who appeared to be cruising atop the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference on December 23rd, the final day of competition before the holiday break, and were third in the NHL with a 23-11-3 record. However, their first-half success quickly petered out, and they had fallen […]

NHL Playoff Preview: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 4/29/2025

New Jersey Devils' Dennis Cholowski and Jacob Markstrom defend the Devils' net in the first period of game four.

New Jersey Devils on the Brink of Elimination After Game Four Loss

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon at the Rock. The Devils weren’t sharp early and were thoroughly outplayed for the first 21 minutes of the game, going down 0-3 before finding their legs. Jacob Markstrom didn’t have his best game, and special teams continued to be problematic. The […]

Extra Time Thriller: Nemec Seals First Playoff Win For Devils

The tension inside the Prudential Center on Friday night was palpable, stretching through regulation and a full overtime period. The Devils had held a comfortable 2-0 lead until the third period, when the Hurricanes mounted a furious comeback to tie the game. Finally, in the second extra frame, Simon Nemec delivered a moment of pure […]

NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils with Line Combinations 4/27/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils with Line Combinations 4/25/2025

Devils' Brett Pesce lunges to save a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Devils Drop Second Game in Carolina as Series Transitions to New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, going down 0-2 in the first-round series. With a heavily depleted lineup, particularly on defense, the Devils put together a much better effort than in game one, which unfortunately yielded the same result: a loss. The Devils travel home to New Jersey […]

New Jersey Devils Fall To Hurricanes 4-1 In Game One

The New Jersey Devils’ playoff journey commenced in Raleigh against a determined Carolina Hurricanes team, a Game One encounter that ultimately favored the home side with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. Captain Nico Hischier provided a moment of hope for the Devils, scoring their lone goal. However, the Hurricanes responded with a strong offensive showing, […]