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Devils honing in on offense ahead of trip to Toronto

The New Jersey Devils could find out if their scoring touch is returning Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils took some encouragement from a 4-3 home overtime loss Saturday to the Washington Capitals.

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The 'Goalie Stanley Cup Playoff wins leaders' quiz

How many of the goalies with the most Stanley Cup Playoff wins in the NHL's expansion era can you name in five minutes?Good luck!

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 29

New Jersey Devils Earn a Point in Strong Effort but Fall to Capitals in Overtime

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-3 in overtime to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils were the better team most of the night, but couldn’t finish numerous grade-A opportunities that could have buried Washington in the first and second periods.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 29

Devils in the Details – 12/29/25: Clearing Space Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils managed to come back and push to a third-period lead against the Capitals on Saturday, but Washington tied things up and took the contest with an overtime winner.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 28

Devils Drop 3rd Straight, 4-3 in OT

After a 3 day Christmas break, the Devils were back at home hosting division rival Washington, where they fell in overtime 4-3. Apologies for posting this late, I lost power last night in the storm that delivered no snow and only sleet.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

New Jersey Devils’ 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

As the year comes to a close, it’s time for the New Jersey Devils to reflect on their performance so far this season, as well as look ahead to see what 2026 may bring.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Mistake-Riddled OT Loss to Capitals

The New Jersey Devils returned from their Holiday Break to take on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a key intradivisional matchup. While the Devils played well, a few costly mistakes — and some recurring issues — dug their grave as they fell 4-3 in overtime, their third straight loss.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / December 26

Caps, Devils resume playoff push amid tough stretches

With the NHL's holiday break over, the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils start the second half with a key Metropolitan Division clash Saturday in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Devils News & Rumors: Stamkos, Bratt as Santa Claus & More

The New Jersey Devils — despite getting Jack Hughes back — dropped their last two games before the Christmas break. They currently sit in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division.

Jack Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / December 24

Devils' Jack Hughes Sees Big Return Before Holiday Break

Prior to the holiday break, the New Jersey Devils received a roster boost with star player Jack Hughes returning to the ice and the lineup. Hughes saw his first game back against the Buffalo Sabres on Dec.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 25

Late Islanders Goal Gives Devils Second Straight Loss

The Devils were given their second straight loss on Tuesday night, falling 2-1 to the Islanders at UBS Arena. New Jersey jumped out to an early lead behind a Brett Pesce goal, and the matchup marked Jack Hughes’ second appearance in the lineup since returning from injury.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Devils have tried to trade Dougie Hamilton multiple times

The New Jersey Devils recently welcomed Jack Hughes back to the lineup after he missed several weeks with a freak injury suffered last month while attending a team dinner.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22

Finally healthy Devils visit short-handed Islanders before holiday break

The New Jersey Devils didn't win Sunday night, but they finally got to see their optimal lineup on the ice. The New York Islanders will have to wait until at least after Christmas to get closer to whole.

Jack Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

New Jersey Devils To Activate Jack Hughes

The New Jersey Devils are expected to receive a big boost tonight, as franchise center Jack Hughes told the media today, including NHL.com’s Mike Morreale, that he expects to be in the lineup for the team’s game against the Buffalo Sabres.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

Stefan Noesen News / Field Level Media / December 20

Stefan Noesen nets go-ahead goal as Devils edge Mammoth

Stefan Noesen scored the go-ahead goal at the 4:20 mark of the third period and Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves as the New Jersey Devils completed a sweep of their two-game western road trip with a 2-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Friday night in Salt Lake City.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / December 19

Devils Winger Emerges as Top Trade Candidate

The New Jersey Devils have a problem. They need to upgrade their roster if they want to compete for a Stanley Cup, but they don't have the cap space to make meaningful additions.