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3 Takeaways from the Devils’ Gutsy 3-2 Victory in Columbus

The New Jersey Devils headed to Columbus on Monday in hopes of silencing the cannon and heading back home with a second consecutive victory. With a gutsy performance, they did so, edging the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2.

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Goaltending, Special Teams Lift New Jersey Devils to 3-2 Win Over Columbus Blue Jackets

If you asked New Jersey Devils fans what the two biggest problems the team faced in the opening week of the season were, the vast majority of them would say goaltending and the power play.

Dawson Mercer News / Field Level Media / October 13

Dawson Mercer scores twice as Devils defeat Blue Jackets

Dawson Mercer scored two goals and the New Jersey Devils completed their season-opening three-game road trip with a 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.

Jake Allen News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Devils’ Jake Allen leaves game against Blue Jackets with cramping

The New Jersey Devils announced on social media Monday that goaltender Jake Allen left their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with cramping and would not return.

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Jake Allen News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Devils’ Offer Injury Update on Jake Allen After Surprising Exit

The New Jersey Devils received what could be unfortunate news on Monday night when starting goaltender Jake Allen — who had been stellar through the first 40 minutes — did not return to the ice for the start of the third period.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 13

Devils Goaltender Could See Season Debut vs. Blue Jackets

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen is expected to get the nod for his season debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Devils (1-1-0) will be taking on the Blue Jackets (1-1-0) in the busiest day of the NHL season so far — there are 10 games on the league's slate for Canada's Thanksgiving Day.

Zack MacEwen News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Devils’ Zack MacEwen to miss ‘considerable amount of time’ due to injury

A veteran grinder is going to be on the shelf for the foreseeable future. When speaking to the media on Monday, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that forward Zack MacEwen will miss a “considerable amount of time” with an injury.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 12

New Jersey Devils Strike in Tampa Bay for First Win

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night in Tampa Bay. The Devils had a great showing in the Sunshine State, a performance that was more dominant than the final scoreboard indicated.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Devils Place Evgenii Dadonov on IR, Recall Brian Halonen

The New Jersey Devils announced that forward Evgenii Dadonov was placed on injured reserve (IR) after suffering a hand injury during their season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Dadonov played just 9:32 on Thursday night, recording two shots on goal before exiting the game in the third period.

Connor Brown News / Field Level Media / October 11

Devils get 2 goals from Connor Brown to earn first win vs. Lightning

Connor Brown scored his first two goals as a member of the visiting New Jersey Devils in their first win this season, a 5-3 victory that kept the Tampa Bay Lightning winless on Saturday night.

Evgenii Dadonov News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

$Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov to miss next two games with fractured hand$

Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov to miss next two games with fractured hand

A tough blow for one of the New Jersey Devils‘ top veterans. On Saturday, team reporter Amanda Stein revealed that forward Evgenii Dadonov underwent further imaging on his injured hand, revealing that he has a fracture.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 11

New Jersey Devils Can’t Contain Carolina Storm in 6-3 Season Opener

The puck officially dropped on the 2025-2026 NHL season in Raleigh tonight, but the New Jersey Devils’ hopes for an opening night victory quickly ran into a Carolina storm.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / October 9

What To Watch in the Devils Opening Week

The New Jersey Devils have their hands full to start the season. How full? Their first week features three consecutive road games against the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 8

Where do Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens go now?

The Fourth Period: The New Jersey Devils and Jacob Markstrom continue their contract extension talks for a multi-year deal. The 35-year-old is in the last year of his $6 million per deal.

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Devils sign veteran forward after PTO

The New Jersey Devils announced earlier on Tuesday that they have signed veteran forward Luke Glendening on a one-year, $775,000 deal, per nhl.com. The 36-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and previously signed on a professional tryout (PTO) with the Devils before the start of training camp in September.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / October 3

NHL Rumours: Contract Talks for New Jersey Devils Goalie

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re only a few days away from the start of the 2025-26 campaign. However, the hot stove talk doesn’t look like it will slow down.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3