Ondrej Palat

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nico Hischier and Stefan Noesen celebrate a first-period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 27th at the Prudential Center.

NHL Playoff Preview: New Jersey Devils Path to a Round One Victory

The postseason is here, and the New Jersey Devils are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing out last season. The Devils begin their campaign on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, North Carolina, where they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. This is the second playoff meeting between the Metropolitan Division rivals in the past […]

Dougie Hamilton skates in the Devils' final regular-season contest after missing 18 games with injury.

Devils Drop Final Regular Season Game to Detroit Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center. It was game 82 for New Jersey, the final regular-season matchup before the team travels to Carolina to begin its playoff campaign. The Red Wings were previously eliminated from playoff contention and have one more contest on […]

Pittsburgh Penguins Rally Past Devils, Defeating Them 4-2

Smarting from a 7-2 drubbing by Boston, the Devils hosted a Penguins team riding high on a recent victory. Despite a determined effort, New Jersey couldn’t fend off a Pittsburgh rally on Friday, April 11th, ultimately falling 4-2 and absorbing its second straight loss. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an […]

Nico Hischier celebrates a hat trick against the Minnesota Wild.

Nico Hischier’s Hat Trick Powers New Jersey Devils Past Wild

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Saturday evening in Saint Paul. Less than 24 hours after a tough loss in Winnipeg, the Devils bounced back with maybe their best 60-minute effort since the holiday break. New Jersey picked up two important points in the standings, improving to 39-29-7. With the loss, […]

Devils defenseman Brian Dumoulin looks to clear a rebound in front of Jake Allen during the third period against the Jets.

New Jersey Devils Fall Behind Early and Get Blanked by Jets on the Road

The New Jersey Devils were shut out 4-0 by the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Winnipeg. For the most part, the Devils actually played a good defensive game, holding the Jets to just 19 shots, but a few key mistakes and a failure to capitalize on opportunities cost them. With the loss, the Devils […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils

Devils Snap Losing Streak Defeating Chicago Blackhawks 5-3

In a midweek matchup at the United Center, the Devils, with a recent string of losses weighing on their shoulders, faced a Blackhawks team that has been enduring a tough stretch of games themselves; the game, ending in a 5-3 victory for New Jersey, saw both teams display moments of notable resilience, creating a narrative […]