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Devils Defeat Canadiens in 4-3 Overtime Victory

On Thursday, Nov. 6, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center for their first matchup of the season. The Devils were looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, while the Canadiens fell to the Philadelphia Flyers in the shootout on Tuesday.

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Here are your links for today: A late goal from Timo Meier got the Devils to overtime against the Canadiens, and Jesper Bratt finished things off as New Jersey took a 4-3 win on Thursday.

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

Timo Meier, Jesper Bratt Power New Jersey Devils To 4-3 Overtime Win Over Montreal Canadiens

Thursday night at The Rock was an early-season heavyweight matchup. The New Jersey Devils entered with 18 points and a .692 points percentage, both tops in the Metropolitan Division.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / November 6

Jesper Bratt puts finishing touch on Devils' OT win over Canadiens

Jesper Bratt's goal 1:33 into overtime gave the host New Jersey Devils a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Cody Glass, Ondrej Palat and Timo Meier also scored for the Devils, who have won two of their last three.

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Cody Glass News / ESPN / November 6

Devils' Glass back from IR after 7-game absence

Devils center Cody Glass returned to the lineup against the Canadiens after missing seven games with an injury, while forward Connor Brown remained out.

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New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

New Jersey Devils With Injury News Ahead of Game With Canadiens

As the New Jersey Devils prepare for a home date against the Montreal Canadiens tonight, a couple Devil lineup notes to pass your way. First of all the bad, as perhaps their best defensive-defenceman Brett Pesce will be out with an injury.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

How will the Devils’ deploy Markstrom and Allen as they get older?

For most, the New Jersey Devils are a team defined by their young, mid-20s stars. Centers Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier are in their early primes, and should form the core of this team for years to come.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Devils place Brett Pesce on IR, activate Cody Glass

The Devils officially announced that defenseman Brett Pesce has been placed on injured reserve. His roster spot will go to center Cody Glass, who’s coming off IR and will be available tonight against the Canadiens.

Jack Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

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Cody Glass News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Devils’ Cody Glass to return after seven-game absence

The New Jersey Devils will get some forward help on Thursday, as they get set to welcome center Cody Glass back to the lineup after a seven-game absence.

Mikhail Yegorov News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Devils’ Prospect Stock Market: Yegorov, Hillstrom & 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, such as Luke Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk, are now making a sizeable impact on the NHL squad.

Dawson Mercer News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Inside Dawson Mercer’s Hot Start for the Devils

To kick off the 2025-26 season, the New Jersey Devils have a 9-4-0 record and are currently tied in points with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the top spot within the Metropolitan Division.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Devils reassign defenseman Seamus Casey, recall Colton White

The New Jersey Devils are making a slight change to their defensive core.

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Jacob Markstrom News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Jacob Markstrom, Devils contract grades for $12 million extension

The relationship between the New Jersey Devils and goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been extended for another two seasons beyond the current campaign, as it was recently announced that he affixed his signature to a two-year contract worth $12 million.

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Brett Pesce News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Devils’ Blue Line Faces Crucial Test Without Brett Pesce

The New Jersey Devils spent the first month of the 2025-26 season striking an impressive balance between their talented offense and a steadily improving defensive identity, and for a while, it looked like they had finally found the perfect formula.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / November 2

Devils' Luke Hughes Makes Franchise History With Latest Milestone

Luke Hughes has officially made New Jersey Devils' history, again. On Nov. 1, the Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings on the road in a 4-1 win for the New Jersey franchise.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

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Dawson Mercer News / Field Level Media / November 2

Dawson Mercer's 2 short-handed goals spark Devils in win over Kings

Dawson Mercer scored a pair of short-handed goals for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who never trailed in a 4-1 win over the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / November 1

Devils G Jacob Markstrom signs 2-year, $12M extension

The New Jersey Devils agreed to a two-year, $12 million extension with veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The extension announced on Friday begins next season for Markstrom, 35, who is earning the same $6 million salary this season on the final year of his previous contract.

Jacob Markstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Devils sign goaltender Jacob Markstrom to two-year extension

After the New Jersey Devils re-signed Luke Hughes at the beginning of the month, their focus shifted toward keeping one of their pending UFAs in the fold in goaltender Jacob Markstrom.

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