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NHL Predictions: January 23rd, New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks

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Devils in the Details – 1/23/26: No Surgery (For Now) Edition

Here are your links for today: Luke Hughes update: It looks like Prudential Center renovations are coming soon: [NJ Spotlight News] Notable dates: Josh Doan gets a seven-year deal: Could we get a new form of reviews around penalties?

Jack Hughes News / Sneakers on SI / January 22

Jack Hughes Talks Staying Healthy and His Style Mood Board

The NHL is in the middle of another epic season, which is coinciding with the Mucinex Kickstart to Greatness Campaign. This cold and flu season, Mucinex Kickstart is taking the ice with its Kickstart to Greatness campaign, celebrating the grit, early mornings, and unstoppable energy of the youth hockey community.

Conrad Fondrk News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Devils’ Prospect Stock Market: Yegorov, Fondrk & More

With most of their former top prospects having already graduated, the New Jersey Devils‘ farm system may not be what it was a few years back. That’s not a bad thing; many of those graduates, like Arseny Gritsyuk, are now making a sizeable impact on the NHL squad.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 22

The New Jersey Devils Shouldn’t Break Up Their Current Fourth Line

Two games isn’t enough time in the NHL to make conclusions about anything. Be that as it may, I’m still going to go against that logical conclusion today.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Luke Hughes News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

How Long Is Luke Hughes Expected To Be Sidelined?

The New Jersey Devils have been hit with a major injury setback as defenseman Luke Hughes has been ruled out for an extended period after suffering a shoulder injury earlier this week.

Luke Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Devils Place Luke Hughes on Long-Term Injured Reserve

The New Jersey Devils announced that they have placed defenseman Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), retroactively to Jan. 19. On Monday night, Hughes left the game against the Calgary Flames before the midway point, and the organization later confirmed that it was a shoulder injury.

Luke Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Devils place Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve

It appears the New Jersey Devils will be without their most relied-upon defenseman for a while.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Host Calls for Far-Fetched Trade Between Maple Leafs and Devils

It’s hard to imagine a world in which this is a trade that actually goes down, but Adam Wylde of the SDPN show is suggesting (perhaps sarcastically) that the New Jersey Devils accept a trade that would see them deal Dougie Hamilton to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Simon Benoit.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 21

Fifty Games Into the Season, What Are the New Jersey Devils?

After last night’s victory in Edmonton and the Devils pulling a rare feat in itself where they swept a back-t0-back, they currently sit in 6th place in the Metropolitan Division with a 26-22-2 record and 54 points.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 21

New Jersey Devils Edge Oilers 2-1

After starting their road trip off strong in Calgary on Monday, winning in overtime 2-1, the Devils met up with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night for the second stop of their four-game road trip, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Sheldon Keefe highlights where Devils excelled in win over Oilers

The New Jersey Devils have been playing well as of late, winning four of the last five. On Tuesday night, they faced the Edmonton Oilers without Luke Hughes, who was injured in the previous game.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Depth-Fueled 2-1 Victory in Edmonton

On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils continued their road trip against the Leon Draisaitl-less Edmonton Oilers. On the heels of a spectacular showing from Jake Allen, they won 2-1 — their fourth victory in five games.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 21

Devils in the Details – 1/21/26: Back-to-Back Wins Edition

Here are your links for today: Simon Nemec played the hero again as he tallied the overtime game-winner to give the Devils a 2-1 win on Monday. Lenni Hameenaho made his NHL debut, and Luke Hughes left the game with an injury.

Jake Allen News / Field Level Media / January 21

Devils stay hot as Jake Allen snaps skid vs. Oilers

Jake Allen made 22 saves as the visiting New Jersey Devils picked up their fourth win in five games, 2-1 over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass each had a goal and an assist for New Jersey, which was playing the second game of a back-to-back that began with a 2-1 overtime victory at Calgary on Monday.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 20

Simon Nemec and New Jersey Devils Extinguish Calgary Flames with Overtime Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime on Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Devils looked strong early, but the game opened up in the second and third periods, turning into a fast-paced track meet that saw numerous impressive saves by each netminder.

Luke Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Luke Hughes injury continues troubling trend for Devils

The New Jersey Devils may have lost one of their best young defensemen for quite some time.

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Simon Nemec News / Field Level Media / January 19

Simon Nemec nets 3rd OT goal of season as Devils nip Flames

Simon Nemec scored in overtime, again, to give the visiting New Jersey Devils a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Dawson Mercer also tallied for the Devils, who have won three of four and opened a four-game road swing on a positive note.

Lenni Hameenaho News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Top Devils prospect Lenni Hameenaho to make NHL debut

The New Jersey Devils have found themselves in a rut for quite some time, so why not try something new? Based on the line rushes posted by Devils’ team reporter Amanda Stein in New Jersey’s morning skate ahead of Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames, forward Lenni Hameenaho is expected to play in his NHL debut.

Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

The Devils are continuing to shop Dougie Hamilton

After all the drama a couple weeks ago which saw Dougie Hamilton get healthy scratched, and the various statements from both Hamilton’s agent and the New Jersey Devils management about the situation, it’s been a bit more quieter on that front.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Devils Place Juho Lammikko, Colton White On Waivers

The New Jersey Devils are attempting to jettison a few depth options from their roster. The Devils announced that they’ve placed forward Juho Lammikko and defenseman Colton White on waivers.

Ondrej Palat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Early Ondrej Palat destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is nearly two months away, but the New Jersey Devils should already be working the phones. Dougie Hamilton should be on the move, considering the recent drama about playing time.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

3 Potential Trade Destinations for New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton

The relationship between the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton has hit a breaking point after he was a healthy scratch last Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Total Pro Sports / January 14

'This Is On Me' – Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Takes Accountability For Team’s Struggles

The New Jersey Devils have found it tough to keep pace in a crowded Eastern Conference this season. Even though they picked up a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, it didn’t fully mask the frustration around the team after a four-game losing streak heading into the week.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer

Arthur Staple: Commenting on the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton situation. “– When Hamilton rejected a trade to SJ last offseason, as was reported, that was probably the beginning of the end for him.