Barbashev, Quick help Golden Knights beat Canadiens 4-3
March 6, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev scored his first two goals with Vegas and Jonathan Quick got his first victory with the Golden Knights in a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.
Shea Theodore and Reilly Smith also scored for Vegas, which got its third straight home win.
Hischier scores in OT as Devils beat Coyotes 5-4
March 6, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Nico Hischier scored 23 seconds into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.
Jesper Boqvist scored twice, Timo Meier had a goal in his Devils debut and Damon Severson had a goal and an assist.
Arizona takes on New Jersey in a non-conference matchup
March 4, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (40-15-5, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (21-31-9, seventh in the Central Division)
Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes host the New Jersey Devils in a non-conference matchup.
Mercer has goal, 3 assists as Devils beat Avalanche 7-5
March 2, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Dawson Mercer stayed hot with a goal and three assists, Tomas Tatar had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-5 on Wednesday night.
Nico Hischier and Miles Wood each had a goal and an assist, and Nathan Bastian, Ondrej Palat and Dougie Hamilton also scored for New Jersey.
Mercer extends goal streak to 6 games, Devils roll Flyers
February 26, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils honored their 2003 Stanley Cup championship team before playing the Philadelphia Flyers, and then they went out and played like the NHL's best team.
Dawson Mercer scored in his sixth straight game, Akira Schmid made 24 saves in posting his first shutout and the Devils pounded the Flyers 7-0 on Saturday night, handing Philadelphia goaltender Samuel Ersson his first loss.
Mercer’s 2nd goal of game lifts Devils over Kings 4-3 in OT
February 24, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are having a great season, and they're doing it the hard way.
Red-hot Dawson Mercer scored his second goal of the game 2:30 into overtime and New Jersey rallied late to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Thursday night.
Devils play the Jets following Hischier’s 2-goal game
February 19, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (34-20-1, second in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (36-14-5, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -130, Jets +110; over/under is 6
Nico Hischier leads Devils past weary Penguins, 5-2
February 19, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils spent years staring up at the standings at the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Not so much anymore.
The young Devils are surging. The Penguins, meanwhile, are skidding.
Hamilton scores in OT to give Devils 2-1 win over Penguins
January 22, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dougie Hamilton scored on the power play in overtime and Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves to give the New Jersey Devils a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier assisted on Hamilton's 11th goal of the season at the 2:07 mark.
Donato, Burakovsky help Kraken top Devils 4-3 in overtime
January 20, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Ryan Donato had two goals and an assist for Seattle, and Andre Burakovsky scored 1:10 into overtime to give the Kraken a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Donato powered Seattle to an early 2-0 lead, but New Jersey rallied.
Tatar scores in the shootout, Devils edge Sharks 4-3
January 17, 2023 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Tatar scored the shootout winner, and the New Jersey Devils beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday.
New Jersey's Jack Hughes scored with 8.6 seconds left in regulation to tie the game.
Mercer scores twice, Devils top Hurricanes in Metro matchup
January 11, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Tuesday night despite allowing two short-handed goals.
Mercer gave the Devils their first lead at 8:53 of the third period on his 10th goal of the season.
Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1
January 5, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and blanked Detroit for 58 minutes as the New Jersey Devils downed the Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Dougie Hamilton, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz and Jack Hughes each had a goal and an assist.
Hughes, Hischier lead Devils past Penguins 4-2
December 31, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and Nico Hischier added a short-handed goal, helping the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Friday.
New Jersey is 19-3-2 when Hischier records a point and 11-4-1 when Hughes scores.
Bergeron breaks late tie, NHL-leading Bruins beat Devils 3-1
December 29, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Patrice Bergeron broke a tie with 4:08 remaining in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Trent Frederic and Pavel Zacha also scored to help NHL-leading Boston improve to 28-4-3.
Patrice Bergeron breaks late tie, Bruins beat Devils 3-1
December 29, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored the tiebreaker with 4:08 remaining in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Trent Frederic and Pavel Zacha also scored for NHL-leading Boston, which improved to 28-4-3.
Rangers win 4-3 in OT to end Devils’ 11-game road win streak
December 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3 on Monday night, snapping the Devils' 11-game road win streak.
Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K'Andre Miller had two assists for the Rangers, who came back from two two-goal deficits to get their fourth straight win.
Chytil lifts Rangers past Devils 4-3 in OT
December 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3 on Monday night, snapping the Devils’ 11-game road win streak.
Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K’Andre Miller had two assists for the Rangers, who came back from two two-goal deficits to get their fourth straight win.
Islanders win 6-4, hand Devils 2nd regulation loss
December 10, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brock Nelson scored twice, Cal Clutterbuck had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat New Jersey 6-4 Friday night, handing the first-place Devils just their second regulation loss in 21 games.
Nelson scores 2 to lead Islanders to 6-4 win over Devils
December 10, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brock Nelson scored twice, Cal Clutterbuck had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders beat New Jersey 6-4 Friday night, handing the first-place Devils just their second regulation loss in 21 games.
NHL-leading Devils shut out struggling Chicago Blackhawks
December 7, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — While defenseman Dougie Hamilton had his first three-point game in three seasons, the New Jersey Devils didn't do anything different. They just kept on winning.
Hamilton had a goal and two assists, Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his second shutout and the NHL-leading Devils defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night for their 21st win in 26 games.
New Jersey plays Nashville following Sharangovich’s 2-goal showing
November 30, 2022 GMTNashville Predators (7-8-1, fifth in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Nashville Predators after Yegor Sharangovich scored two goals in the Devils' 5-3 win over the New York Rangers.
New Jersey visits New York after Hughes’ hat trick
November 27, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (8-6-3, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Rangers after Jack Hughes' hat trick against the Washington Capitals in the Devils' 5-1 win.
Hughes has hat trick, Devils beat Caps for Ruff’s 800th win
November 27, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had his first career NHL hat trick, Vitek Vanececk made 38 saves against his former team and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday for coach Lindy Ruff’s 800th victory.
Capitals visit the Devils, try to stop road losing streak
November 26, 2022 GMTWashington Capitals (7-9-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -171, Capitals +146; over/under is 6
Devils’ winning streak stopped at 13 in loss to Maple Leafs
November 24, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Matt Murray made 34 saves and the Devils’ franchise-record tying 13-game winning streak came to end Wednesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 in a game in which New Jersey had three goals disallowed.
Devils’ 13-game win streak halted in 2-1 loss to Maple Leafs
November 24, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils’ franchise-record tying 13-game winning streak came to an ugly end, real ugly.
Matt Murray made 34 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Devils 2-1 Wednesday night in a game in which New Jersey had three goals disallowed.
Devils are on a franchise-record 13-game winning streak
November 22, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils can't sneak up on teams anymore.
The once-laughable also-rans have gone from a team that has missed the Stanley Cup playoffs nine of the past 10 years to currently the NHL's hottest team.
Devils bring 13-game win streak into matchup against the Maple Leafs
November 22, 2022 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (9-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils come into a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs as winners of 13 straight games.
Devils top Oilers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win
November 22, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nico Hischier had three assists and the New Jersey Devils beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 Monday night to match a franchise record with their 13th consecutive win.
Jesper Bratt, Dawson Mercer, Damon Severson, Tomas Tatar and Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Devils, who haven’t lost since Oct.
Devils top Oilers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win
November 22, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The young New Jersey Devils are making a name for themselves — in the team's record book.
Nico Hischier had three assists and the no-name Devils beat the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers 5-2 Monday night to match a franchise mark with their 13th consecutive win.
Devils bring 12-game win streak into matchup against the Oilers
November 20, 2022 GMTEdmonton Oilers (9-7-0, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils come into a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers as winners of 12 straight games.
Devils take win streak into game against the Senators
November 18, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (5-9-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils will look to keep an 11-game win streak alive when they take on the Ottawa Senators.
Devils beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT for 11th straight victory
November 18, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime, Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday for their 11th straight victory.
Devils win 11th straight, edging Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT
November 18, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime, Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday for their 11th straight victory.
Maple Leafs host the Devils after Bunting’s 2-goal game
November 16, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (13-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the New Jersey Devils after Michael Bunting scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Devils take win streak into game against the Canadiens
November 14, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (12-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (8-6-1, sixth in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils will attempt to keep a nine-game win streak alive when they take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Devils host the Coyotes after Hischier’s 2-goal game
November 11, 2022 GMTArizona Coyotes (5-6-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (10-3-0, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Arizona Coyotes after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils' 4-3 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Hischier’s overtime goal lifts Devils past Senators 4-3
November 11, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a power play at 4:27 of overtime and lifted New Jersey past the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Thursday night, extending the Devils' winning streak to eight games.
Smith’s second goal lifts Vegas past Toronto in OT
November 9, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Reilly Smith scored his second goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 Tuesday night for their eighth straight win.
Jack Eichel and Nicolas Roy also scored for Vegas, which has won 12 of 14 this season.
Devils beat Flames 3-2 on Hischier goal for 7th win in row
November 9, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are not only winning, they are doing it even when they don't play well.
Nico Hischier scored off a rush with 8:10 to play and the New Jersey Devils beat the slumping Calgary Flames 3-2 Tuesday night for their seventh straight win.
Hughes and Sharangovich help Devils beat Canucks 5-2
November 2, 2022 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich and Jack Hughes each scored and had an assist to help the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Nico Hischier, Michael McLeod and Dawson Mercer also had goals for the Devils (7-3-0), who won their fourth game in a row for the first time since October 2018.
Surging Devils have 53 shots on goal, rout Blue Jackets 7-1
October 31, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Fabian Zetterland scored late in the first, Nico Hischier and defenseman Ryan Graves scored 33 seconds apart early in the second and Vitek Vanecek made 20 saves to help the New Jersey Devils rout the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-1 on Sunday.
Devils overwhelm Blue Jackets 7-1, Vanecek wins 3rd straight
October 30, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Fabian Zetterland scored late in the first period, Nico Hischier and defenseman Ryan Graves scored 33 seconds apart early in the second and Vitek Vanecek made 20 saves as the surging New Jersey Devils routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-1 on Sunday.
Bratt scores 2, Devils hand Wings first regulation loss, 6-2
October 26, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jesper Bratt had two goals and an assist as the New Jersey Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Jack Hughes, Dawson Mercer, Yegor Sharangovich and Nico Hischier also scored for the Devils, and Ryan Graves had two assists.
Devils win third straight, edge Sharks behind Blackwood
October 22, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich and Dawson Mercer scored second-period goals and the New Jersey Devils won their third straight game, beating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Saturday.
Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier each had an assist, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves as the Devils continue to play well after an 0-2 start.
Ondrej Palat scores twice, Devils beat Islanders, 4-1
October 21, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ondrej Palat scored twice to help the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Thursday night.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists, Jack Hughes also scored and Mackenzie Blackwood made 16 saves.
Islanders host the Devils after Wahlstrom’s 2-goal game
October 19, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (1-2-0, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (2-1-0, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the New Jersey Devils after Oliver Wahlstrom scored two goals in the Islanders' 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Dougie Hamilton breaks tie in 3rd, Devils beat Ducks 4-2
October 19, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Defenseman Dougie Hamilton broke a tie 33 seconds into the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 18 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Devils and Ducks hit the ice in non-conference matchup
October 18, 2022 GMTAnaheim Ducks (1-2-0, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (0-2-0, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -181, Ducks +151; over/under is 6
Red Wings visit the Devils in Eastern Conference action
October 15, 2022 GMTDetroit Red Wings (1-0-0, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (0-1-0, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -170, Red Wings +142; over/under is 6.5
Devils hope they have right mix of youth, veterans
September 27, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have been one of the youngest teams in the past four seasons and missed the playoffs every time.
The COVID-19 pandemic year was the only one in which they came close to making the postseason, only because the league increased the number of playoff teams from 16 to 24 to compensate for a shortened season.
Devils thrilled to add Palat after missing out on Gaudreau
July 15, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — While thrilled to have signed two-time Stanley Cup champion Ondrej Palat in free agency, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald briefly felt star attraction Johnny Gaudreau would be returning to New Jersey.
Devils GM Fitzgerald looking for more from coach Lindy Ruff
May 5, 2022 GMTGeneral manager Tom Fitzgerald hired Lindy Ruff two years ago to coach the New Jersey Devils because of his success developing young players in the NHL.
While there is no doubt that Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt and Yegor Sharangovich have taken their games to new heights, Fitzgerald has told Ruff that won't be good enough in the future.
New Jersey Devils have another rough season under Ruff
May 2, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the talk about the New Jersey Devils being young, talented and on the verge of restoring the organization to its past glory is starting to get old.
While there were glimpses of potenial this season, the Devils did not play with the consistency needed to be an NHL playoff team.
New Jersey faces Carolina, seeks to halt 4-game slide
April 27, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (27-44-9, seventh in the Metropolitan) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-20-8, first in the Metropolitan)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New Jersey heads into the matchup with Carolina after losing four in a row.
Sabres visit the Devils after Thompson’s 2-goal game
April 20, 2022 GMTBuffalo Sabres (29-38-11, sixth in the Atlantic) vs. New Jersey Devils (27-42-7, seventh in the Metropolitan)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host Buffalo after Tage Thompson scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-3 win against the Flyers.
Seattle and New Jersey meet in non-conference matchup
April 15, 2022 GMTNew Jersey Devils (26-42-6, seventh in the Metropolitan) vs. Seattle Kraken (23-44-6, eighth in the Pacific)
Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle and New Jersey meet in a non-conference matchup.
Nico Hischier helps New Jersey Devils beat Dallas Stars 3-1
April 9, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Nico Hischier and Pavel Zacha scored 10 seconds apart in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Saturday.
Ty Smith also scored in the third for New Jersey, which had dropped five in a row.
New Jersey plays Montreal on 3-game home slide
April 6, 2022 GMTMontreal Canadiens (19-40-11, eighth in the Atlantic) vs. New Jersey Devils (24-40-6, eighth in the Metropolitan)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New Jersey hosts Montreal looking to break its three-game home losing streak.