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Jake Allen faces a shot against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Slow Start Downs New Jersey Devils in Philadelphia

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Poor execution in the first period, particularly on special teams, took the wind out of their sails and put them in an early hole that proved too much to overcome despite much better second and third frames. […]

Jack Hughes celebrates his second-period goal with his teammates.

Devils Strike in Overtime to Take Down Lightning

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils had their best, most complete game in a long time, limiting chances, especially on the penalty kill, and showing off a much-improved forecheck. With the win, the Devils improved to 26-15-4, while the Lightning […]

Ondrej Palat, Brett Pesce and Jack Hughes celebrate a goal against the Rangers.

New Jersey Devils Finish Road Trip with Overtime Loss to Rangers

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 in overtime to the New York Rangers, ending a forgettable six-game road trip for New Jersey. While the Devils had flashes of strong play, they were incredibly sloppy and made self-inflicted mistakes in the form of giveaways that ultimately cost them an additional point in the standings. With the […]

Nico Hischier and Stefan Noesen celebrate a goal in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes.

New Jersey Devils Calm the Storm in Victory over Hurricanes 12/27/2024

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night in their first game back from the holiday break. It wasn’t the stifling defensive performance that Devils’ fans have gotten accustomed to, but an excellent performance by Jacob Markstrom and an opportunistic offense earned New Jersey a huge two points against a division […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

Jack Hughes celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens

NHL Game Recap: Bratt and Hughes Lead Devils to Victory over Canadiens

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils have struggled at home this season, and coming off the western Canadian road trip, they put together a rounded effort to earn two points. With the win, the Devils improved to 9-5-2, while the Canadiens fell to […]