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Devils’ 3-4-1 Metro Record Underscores an Urgent Need to Respond

Entering December, the New Jersey Devils find themselves at a pivotal crossroads of their season, one defined not by talent or potential but by their inability to assert themselves within the Metropolitan Division.

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Sorry Vancouver, You’re Not Getting Jesper Bratt For Quinn Hughes

I have to ask these questions before we start this week. Is Canada some sort of fantasy land where people just say things and expect it to come to fruition?

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / December 3

Devils in the Details – 12/3/25: Slap on the Wrist Edition

Here are your links for today: The Devils jumped out to a nice start against the Blue Jackets on Monday but couldn’t hold off Columbus in another spicy matchup.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / December 2

New Jersey Devils Drop Second Home Game in Heated Matchup against Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night at the Prudential Center. The Devils played well, but the nasty takedown and subsequent injury to Brenden Dillon, skating in his 1,000th NHL game, quickly became the story.

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Brenden Dillon News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Devils Coach Had Strong Words on Brenden Dillon's Fight

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon left Monday night’s game early after a violent exchange with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov.

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.

Brenden Dillon News / All About The Jersey / December 1

Devils Decked by Jackets as Dillon Leaves With Injury in 1,000th Game

That one hurt, literally and figuratively. Bad enough for the once unbeatable-at-home Devils to have dropped two in a row to a pair of division rivals at Prudential Center in what, let’s face it, were the most winnable games on this current four-game homestand.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Drama-Filled Loss to Blue Jackets

The New Jersey Devils faced the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. In a chaotic match, they suffered their second consecutive home regulation loss after having previously avoided that fate all season.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler ejected against Blue Jackets

A rare type of ejection has come after some fisticuffs. During a game between the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler was ejected for not having his fight strap fastened on his jersey.

Brenden Dillon News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Devils’ Brenden Dillon Set to Skate in 1,000th NHL Game

New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Brenden Dillon is on the verge of an important career milestone. In tonight’s (Dec. 1) matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he will play in his 1,000th career NHL game.

Jack Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Jack Hughes’ 4 Nations Criticism Was Unwarranted, Should Be Lock for Olympics Despite Injury

While New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes has struggled to stay healthy during his career, it’s impossible to fault him for his latest injury: an unfortunate “freak” accident that has him sidelined for a total of eight weeks.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30

Devils HC Sheldon Keefe provides update on defenseman Brett Pesce

Saturday night, Ryan Novozinsky of nj.com asked Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe for an update on defenseman Brett Pesce.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / November 29

Allen Blanks Sabres as New Jersey Devils Pick Up First Shutout Victory of the Season

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 on Friday afternoon in upstate New York. The Sabres had a large shot volume, but the Devils did well to limit dangerous shots in their defensive end.

Jake Allen News / Field Level Media / November 28

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres

Jake Allen made 42 saves for the shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk had two goals in the New Jersey Devils' 5-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. The Devils are on a three-game winning streak and have the most points (33) of any team in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 28

Nemec’s OT Strike Seals Gritty 3-2 Win, Lifts Devils to Second Straight Victory

The New Jersey Devils continued their momentum on home ice, extending their season-opening home point streak to 10 games with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against the St.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres

One of the NHL's best home teams will try to take that success on the road when the New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.

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Evgenii Dadonov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Devils' Evgenii Dadonov to miss time with injury

It has been a tough season for Devils winger Evgenii Dadonov. He missed 17 games due to a hand injury sustained in his debut with the team last month.

Nico Hischier News / Field Level Media / November 26

Nico Hischier contributes to all 3 goals in Devils' OT win over Blues

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists to lead the New Jersey Devils past the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night in Newark, N.J. Hischier set up Simon Nemec for the winning goal 2:58 into overtime as the Devils extended their home-ice point streak to 10 games at 9-0-1.

Evgenii Dadonov News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov out 'for a period of time' with injury

The New Jersey Devils should expect to be without Evgenii Dadonov in the lineup, as head coach Sheldon Keefe announced on Wednesday that the winger won’t be available “for a period of time” due to an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Insider Links Devils’ Metropolitan Division Rival to Quinn Hughes

Changes are coming to the Vancouver Canucks, and after Monday night’s report from Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman that they’re listening to all veteran players aside from Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek, those changes could be coming sooner than later.

Cody Glass News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24