The New Jersey Devils’ 2021-22 season would probably look a bit different right now had Jack Hughes not dislocated his shoulder in the second game of the season. That forced him to miss 17 games, and the team certainly felt his absence. Even once he returned, it took him some time to get up to speed, which
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After an impressive 4-3 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday evening, the New Jersey Devils closed out the calendar year 2021 with a thrilling 6-5 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers yesterday afternoon at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Here are five takeaways as the Devils look to keep the good vibes flowing into
The New Jersey Devils resume their season against the Buffalo Sabres tonight after the NHL returned to play last night. The 2021-22 NHL season had been paused since Dec. 21 after the COVID-19 Omicron variant caused numerous outbreaks among the 32 teams. The Devils have not played in 10 days – a 3-2 loss to
Another game, another loss for the New Jersey Devils, this time at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 5-3. They played well out of the gate and only trailed 2-1 heading into the second intermission. But things fell apart quickly in the third period, and they couldn’t complete the comeback
In a piece of news that many fans (especially Bostonians) could see coming, left winger Jake DeBrusk requested a trade from the Boston Bruins as his struggles to recapture his once-formidable game continue. A previous 27-goal scorer and still just 25 years old, there’s still a good amount of teams interested in acquiring DeBrusk as
The New Jersey Devils officially unveiled their first-ever third jersey on Tuesday. It was met with mixed reviews from fans, as the franchise opted to go with a simple design that was perhaps unexpected. Fans have argued the overall design lacks creativity, and was a missed opportunity by the organization. 13 games in honor of
The New Jersey Devils look to bounce back this afternoon against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They will try to earn two points in regulation for the first time since Nov. 11. Dawson Mercer, Pavel Zacha, Andreas Johnsson and Jesper Bratt are all tied with a team-leading 11 points on the season. The last time
Welcome to the first ever New Jersey Devils internal power ranking, where we take a look at who’s hot and who’s not following every few weeks of play. What’s important to remember is that these rankings aren’t about overall individual value, but reflect how the player has performed in recent weeks as compared to his
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are preparing to renew their rivalry tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Devils are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon, while the Rangers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3 last night. The Devils, who are missing talented
The New Jersey Devils are coming off an impressive 7-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. They won their past two games, and will be looking to win their third in a row for the first time this season. Tonight, they will host the New York Islanders, who are right below the Devils in the standings
When you’re talking about a sports league like the NHL that has existed for over 100 years, there’s a lot of history to discuss. However, an unfortunate reality is that much of this history is lacking diversity. November 1st, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of Val James becoming the first African-American to play in the
How many times have fans heard “offense wins games, defense wins championships” or “if we score, we might win, if they never score, we can’t lose?” These quotes and others like them emphasize the correlation between defense and a team’s success. Look back at any Stanley Cup Final match-up, and in every scenario, the team
About one week into the season and with four games under their belts, the New Jersey Devils sit with a solid 3-1 record after most recently beating the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Saturday night. But as always, a handful of games (especially to begin a season) means a handful of overreactions. Today, we’ll look at
It was a rough affair for the New Jersey Devils in Newark last night. They fell to the Calgary Flames by a score of 5-3, as a slow start and four-goal first period from the Flames ultimately doomed any chance the Devils had to come back. But even though the team has things to work on, there
Even in these early days of the NHL’s 2021-22 schedule, goaltending narratives continue to prevail. Some positive, while others are far from it. Either way, it provides ample opportunity to discuss the position that matters the most within every roster. THW Goalie Report (The Hockey Writers) Rather than questioning a stance that proclaims the importance
In less than a week, the New Jersey Devils will be hitting the ice for their home opener. It will be the first time since 2006 that Travis Zajac will not be part of their opening line-up. It it still a surreal feeling knowing he will not be on the ice this season, especially when
Can the New Jersey Devils be a threat on the power play? If Monday’s 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals is an indicator, it appears they could be. Last season the Devils’ power play ranked 28th in the league. The team’s puck retrieval and decision making was constantly missing the mark, and it was a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils signed Travis Zajac to allow him the chance to retire in a Devils’ jersey He’s not entirely done with the NHL as he’ll join the team in an executive role. Tyler Ennis has signed a PTO with the Ottawa Senators. Does he have a shot at