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What was already shaping up to be a disappointing 2025-26 season for the New Jersey Devils reached a brand new nadir on Tuesday night in Long Island. In a key divisional showdown against a New York Islanders team that the Devils are chasing in the standings, New Jersey got shellacked.

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3 Devils Players Named to Team Switzerland’s Olympic Roster

On Wednesday, Team Switzerland announced their final roster for the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, in February, and three New Jersey Devils made the cut among other NHL talents and seasoned European players.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 7

Under No Circumstances Should the Devils Next GM Be An Internal Hire

Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape since the Devils moved on from Lou Lamoriello as General Manager way back in 2015. The Devils have gone through two permanent GMs in Ray Shero and Tom Fitzgerald.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Empathetic Roy Had Front Row Seat to Markstrom Meltdown

The NHL’s advanced metrics suggest that Tuesday night will go down as one of the darkest statistical performances ever recorded by a goaltender. Jacob Markstrom’s outing for the New Jersey Devils against the New York Islanders is currently tracking as the worst single-game performance in NHL history by goals saved above expected.

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Jacob Markstrom News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Devils' Jacob Markstrom Posts Abysmal Record in Blowout Loss

The New Jersey Devils suffered one of the worst losses in organizational history during their recent contest against the New York Islanders. The Devils allowed an abysmal nine goals without scoring any, marking the first time in 40 years since the team lost by nine goals or more.

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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 / January 7

3 Issues the Devils Must Address to Find Consistency

The New Jersey Devils have not had a successful start to 2026. On Saturday, they pulled off a 4-1 victory against the Utah Mammoth at home, before falling 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second half of a back-to-back, quickly followed by a gut-wrenching 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 7

Devils in the Details – 1/7/26: Time for Change Edition

Here are your links for today: You run out of words to describe how horrendous a team can play. On Tuesday night, the Islanders took a 9-0 win over the Devils, and you have to think people are getting fired after this one.

New Jersey Devils News / ESPN / January 7

Declining Devils author 'embarrassing' 9-0 loss

The New Jersey Devils, struggling for nearly two months after a scorching 8-1 start, are now searching for answers after a 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, one in which goaltender Jacob Markstrom allowed goals on the first two shots he faced.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

2 (Important) Takeaways from Devils’ Mortifying 9-0 Loss to Islanders

On Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils came into UBS Arena with a chance to make a big statement after young defenseman Luke Hughes recently got booed by his own team’s fans.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 6

Change Must Come: New Jersey Devils Embarrass Themselves In 9-0 Loss To New York Islanders

The New Jersey Devils hit rock bottom tonight. They got blown out 8-4 by the Colorado Avalanche on October 28. They had an epic meltdown against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-3 loss on November 22.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Injuries continue to be the story for struggling Devils squad

With 46 points through 42 games, the Devils find themselves tied for second-last in the Metropolitan Division.

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Ondrej Palat News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Devils’ Ondrej Palat Named to Team Czechia’s Olympic Roster

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the NHL announced more 2026 Olympic rosters, including Team Czechia. New Jersey Devils forward Ondrej Palat received the honor of representing his home country.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 5

Self-Inflicted Wounds Take Down Devils Against Division Rival Carolina Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils should be frustrated with that loss, handing three entirely avoidable goals to the Hurricanes as they architected their own demise.

Luke Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

‘Whoever doesn’t make mistakes, I’d love to meet you’: Devils players react to booing against Luke Hughes

The New Jersey Devils rushed to the defense of their teammate following a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Devils’ defenseman Luke Hughes

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

'I Don’t Think He Deserved It': Jake Allen Stands Up for Luke Hughes

“I don’t think he deserved it,” said goaltender Jake Allen when talking about the response from fans who booked defenseman Luke Hughes on Sunday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4

Devils picking up steam ahead of clash vs. Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils hope to start the second half of the season the way they began the first when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / January 3

Devils handle Mammoth as Dougie Hamilton snaps lengthy goal drought

Four different skaters scored for the New Jersey Devils in a 4-1 victory against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Saturday Timo Meier and Nico Hischier each scored, Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist, and Dougie Hamilton ended a 26-game goal drought for the Devils.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 1

Devils Ring in New Year with Late Comeback Win Over Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on New Year’s Eve, dramatically snapping a four-game losing skid. The Devils saw some familiar problems in the first and second periods, consisting of missed opportunities and brief mishaps that ended up in their net.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

What Devils must do after missing out on Quinn Hughes trade

The New Jersey Devils came into the 2025-26 season with two big expectations. One was to make a deep playoff run, which is not in great shape as the new year begins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 31

Devils rally past Blue Jackets with 3 third-period goals

Nico Hischier, Arseny Gritsyuk and Luke Hughes scored within a two-minute span early in the third period Wednesday night for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who stormed back to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Devils’ Coach Challenges Team After Hischier and Knies Fight

Matthew Knies got a lot of attention for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Not only was he a big part of the team’s 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, but he coaxed Nico Hischier into an unexpected fight and then quickly took care of business, dropping the Devils’ captain.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Devils’s coach Sheldon Keefe answers puzzling Jack Hughes face-off questions

The New Jersey Devils have lost three straight games, including a 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday. In those three games, the Devils welcomed Jack Hughes back to the lineup.

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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!

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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.