Johnathan Kovacevic

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 […]

Dougie Hamilton and Luke Glendening battle for the puck in front of Jake Allen.

NHL Game Recap: Devils Dismantled in Ugly Loss to Lightning

The New Jersey Devils lost 8-5 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night at home. A particularly poor middle frame that featured six goals proved insurmountable despite a better third-period performance. With the loss, the Devils fell to 5-3-1 and went 0-1-1 on their home stand, while Tampa Bay improved to 4-2-0. Game Recap […]

NHL Game Recap: Markstrom Makes 30 Saves For The Devils In 3-1 Win

On Thursday, October 17th, the Devils played against the Senators in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre. Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of 31 shots for New Jersey, almost getting a shutout. Paul Cotter, Erik Haula, and Nathan Bastian all scored for the Devils in their 3-1 victory. This is their first win after having a […]

NHL Game Recap: Devils Sloppy in Loss to Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Raleigh. The Devils were a step behind all night and struggled to get any sustained offensive zone pressure. With the loss, the Devils fell to 4-2-0, while the Hurricanes picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-1-0. Game […]