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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.

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I Don’t Want to See Devils Players At The Olympics

Over the next week or so, expect the various nations participating in the 2026 Olympic games to announce their rosters for the men’s hockey tournament.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 24

Devils in the Details – 12/24/25: Snakebitten Edition

Here are your links for today: A back-breaking, late third-period goal for the Islanders and another rough offensive night for the Devils led to a 2-1 New Jersey loss.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Heartbreaking 2-1 Loss to Islanders

The New Jersey Devils headed 27 miles northeast to face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday evening. Despite playing pretty well, some common issues re-occurred en route to a heartbreaking 2-1 regulation loss.

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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

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 / 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.

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.

Brett Pesce News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Brett Pesce Has Stabilized Devils’ Defense Since His Return

The New Jersey Devils might have had a rough start to December, but it appears that the team is back on an even keel. After kicking off the month with a five-game losing streak, the Devils have won three of their last five games, even ending their power-play drought on Friday night against the Utah Mammoth.

Jack Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Jack Hughes to Return for Devils vs. Sabres

Call it a Christmas miracle or some festive holiday spirit, but New Jersey Devils' star center Jack Hughes is back in business. Ahead of hosting the Buffalo Sabres on Dec.

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.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 21

Devils Grind Out 2-1 Win in Utah to Secure Second Straight

The Devils continued their climb toward consistency on Friday night, edging out the Utah Mammoth 2-1 at the Delta Center for their second consecutive victory.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Devils hope to continue 'progress' at Mammoth

The New Jersey Devils will try to complete a sweep of their two-game road trip on Friday when they face the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City. The Devils