Brendan Smith. (Image via. USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Con) Last night, the New Jersey Devils dropped their final game of the season 4-1 to the New York Islanders. After trailing 2-0 after one they dug a hole they couldn’t get out of. The Devils finished with a record of 38-39-5 and at seventh in their division. Recap Period One The first period was a good one until it wasn’t. The Devils didn’t allow a shot on goal until about 13 minutes in but that shot went in. A bad pinch by Kevin Bahl allowed a two-on-one and an open net for J.G. Pageau who buried it for an Islanders goal. Later in the perio ..read more

Nathan Bastian. (Image via. Rich Graessle/Getty Images) Tonight, the New Jersey Devils look to end their season on a high note by defeating the New York Islanders at home. The Devils lost in a disappointing offensive performance to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. The Islanders lost in a shootout to the Rangers earlier that day. The Devils are 38-38-5, poor enough for seventh in the Metropolitan division. The Isles hold a record of 37-27-16, which has them third in the Metro. Match Overview Historically, the Devils don’t match up well against the Islanders. This season, however, it’s been ..read more

Alexander Holtz. (Photo by NHL.com) The New Jersey Devils (38-37-5) have a wonderful opportunity in front of them as they lace up the skates in what will be Game 81 of an 82 game season. The Devils, having been eliminated from playoff contention just a few nights ago, will look to play spoiler against the rival Philadelphia Flyers (37-32-11). Currently, the Flyers sit just one point out of the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference but are just 2-6-2 in their last 10 games played. They will be desperate for two points tonight against the Devils, who would be perfectly fine with helpin ..read more

Auston Matthews, Timo Meier. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports In what was the third game between the New Jersey Devils (38-37-5) and Toronto Maple Leafs in the last two weeks, the Devils came out on top. They take the season series, as they defeated the Maple Leafs, 6-5.  The Maple Leafs continue to hold down the third spot in the Atlantic Division and the Devils put forth a strong effort despite being eliminated from playoff contention. Finishing the year strong is the key factor, as they look to build towards next season.  We Haula-ed back real quick. pic.twitter ..read more

Devils vs. Maple Leafs. (Image via. Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) Tonight, the New Jersey Devils look to snap out of the two game winless streak they’re currently on by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road. The Devils were officially eliminated from a playoff spot with a loss and Islanders win on Tuesday.  The Devils are 37-37-5, good enough for seventh in the Metro. The Leafs hold a record of 46-23-9, which has them third in the Atlantic division. Match Overview These are two teams that had similar expectations going into the season which went very different ways. For the De ..read more

Toronto vs. New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports The New Jersey Devils (37-37-5) continued their homestand and coming to town was the Toronto Maple Leafs. New Jersey defeated the Maple Leafs the first time around but the second time netted different results.  In the second of a back-to-back for the Maple Leafs, they came into New Jersey and won convincingly 5-2. The loss eliminated the Devils from playoff contention as the team is also already without Jack Hughes for the remainder of the season.  Our Swiss King with the silky mitts. pic.twitter.com/QSvxQEs7XD ..read more

Devils vs. Maple Leafs. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The New Jersey Devils (37-36-5) regular season continues as their is now less than a week to play. After losing in a shootout the other night to the Nashville Predators, the Devils welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to town. The two teams have met once already this season, and will meet two more times before the season concludes.  The Maple Leafs are coming into New Jersey with confidence, as they are coming off a big overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins just last night. Toronto has a playoff spot locked u ..read more

Jack Hughes. (AP Photo/Peter Afriyie). In their final back-to-back of the season, the New Jersey Devils (37-36-5) lost to the Nashville Predators (45-24-4) 3-2 in a shootout. It was a tightly-fought contest but Nashville capitalized on the Devils’ shootout woes. That one’s for his boy Curtis. pic.twitter.com/dp4Z1tF8K3 — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 7, 2024 First Period Jack Hughes jumped on the Predators early in the game, gliding into the circle and tucking the puck just underneath the crossbar. Luke Hughes assisted on the goal, breaking the Devils’ record for points by a rookie d ..read more

Brendan Smith. (Photo via Getty Images) After a nail-biting 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators last night, the New Jersey Devils (37-36-4) will face the Nashville Predators (44-29-4) in the second leg of the team’s final back-to-back of the season. Overview While the Devils’ playoff race is all but over, they’re still taking positives anywhere they can find them. After three brutal losses in a row, beating the Senators last night is sure to raise morale. Though the Devils came out on top, they almost choked a three-goal lead, which should make them hungry for a dominant win tonight. The Predato ..read more

John Marino. (NHL.com) Overview After a defeat to the New York Rangers that began with a full-on line brawl on Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils (36-36-4) will take on the Ottawa Senators (33-38-4) at the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Both teams have fallen out of contention and the only thing really on the line tonight is draft positioning. The Devils have lost three-straight games against the Sabres, Penguins, and Rangers, killing their slim playoff hopes on the vine. Right now, they’re looking to build some momentum to carry them into the offseason and, hopefully, to a better season in 2024 ..read more