Sheldon Keefe

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 […]

Johnathan Kovacevic looks on as the Ottawa Senators celebrate a goal in the second period.

Incomplete Effort Costs New Jersey Devils in Loss to Senators

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils had good first and third periods, but again, they had a sloppy 20 minutes that put them in a hole too deep to climb out of. With the loss, the Devils fell to 37-28-6, while the […]

Luke Hughes celebrates his third-period goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Scoring Outburst Powers Devils Past Blue Jackets in Divisional Matchup

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils, who have struggled to score lately, exploded for five goals during the game, including a three-goal first period that got the fans engaged early. With the win, the Devils improved to 35-25-6 and opened up a […]

Nico Hischier skates against the Dallas Stars.

Devils Lose a Heartbreaker to Dallas Stars

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-3 on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Without Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, who was injured in the first period, the Devils mounted an inspired late-game comeback only to fall short in the dying seconds after a controversial icing call. With the loss, the Devils dropped their second consecutive […]

Jack Hughes speaks with the medical staff after suffering a scary injury late in the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jack Hughes Injured as Devils get Shutout in Las Vegas

The New Jersey Devils were shut out 2-0 on Sunday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. While the score looks uninspiring, the Devils played a very strong game at even strength but lost the special teams battle in the third period. More concerning for Devils fans was the late injury to Jack Hughes that knocked […]

Jonas Siegenthaler carries the puck against the Buffalo Sabres.

Early Breakdowns Stymie Devils in Loss to Sabres

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-3 to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon in the final meeting of the season between the two teams. Early sloppiness and a failure to capitalize on chances, particularly with the man advantage, sunk the Devils, and their comeback fell just short. With the loss, New Jersey dropped to 29-19-6, […]

Curtis Lazar and Josh Norris battle for the puck.

Offensive Struggles Continue as Devils Lose to Ottawa Senators

The New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday afternoon at the Prudential Center. A promising start to the game quickly dwindled as the Devils couldn’t finish their chances and eventually stopped generating many chances altogether. With the loss, the Devils fell to 26-17-6, while the Senators improved to 24-18-4. Game Recap […]

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 […]

Jacob Markstrom makes a save on a William Eklund shot.

Devils’ Losing Skid Hits Four with Loss to Sharks

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Saturday afternoon. The Devils had another disjointed performance but had positioned themselves to earn at least a point before a late go-ahead goal from the Sharks extended New Jersey’s losing streak to four games. With the loss, the Devils […]