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New Jersey Devils News / ESPN / October 30

NHL Tonight: What to watch in Devils-Knights, Jets-Panthers, Kraken-Flames

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 30

Devils in the Details – 10/30/26: Big Swing Edition

Here are your links for today: New New Jersey jerseys are coming soon: “The Athletic tracked Hellebuyck’s sprint from Michigan to New Jersey to Dallas and the moments that led to his debut.

Connor Brown News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

This recently-returned forward has sparked the Devils' penalty kill

It's been well documented how important Connor Brown is to this Devils lineup, even if he is in a depth role in 2026-27 rather than the top-six role he ended up in last season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

Could the New Jersey Devils target a Tom Fitzgerald favorite if they miss out on Dylan Larkin?

The New Jersey Devils tried and failed for years to get star players to complement the ones that they already had in-house. Tom Fitzgerald famously said after one particularly rough trade deadline, that they “came in second.” That became the moniker for the Devils under Fitzgerald.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Jesper Bratt News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

Have we already seen Jesper Bratt's peak?

We know how much was wasted by Tom Fitzgerald. He had Jack Hughes entering his prime, and Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt firmly in theirs when he took over.

Dylan Larkin News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

Do the Devils even have what it takes to trade for Dylan Larkin?

The Dylan Larkin saga is slated to take a sharp turn, with the former Red Wings captain now suspended without pay from the organization he has called home for the last 12 seasons.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 30

One statistic is becoming a problem for the Hughes brothers

The New Jersey Devils have turned the corner after a rough start to the season. The analytics were always on their side, but the finishing was not. There are a few reasons for this.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / October 30

Devils have room for improvement after losing to Avalanche

So much for the New Jersey Devils' four-game winning streak.

Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights

Wild GM Bill Guerin admits he has no idea what is going to happen with Quinn Hughes

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 29

The Devils can afford to offload prospects given Sunny Mehta's draft history

In the Devils' most recent blockbuster trade -- a quantity-over-quality unloading of a few pieces in exchange for all-world goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (who already looked fantastic in his first start), they let go of recent first-round selection Alexander Command.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Field Level Media / October 29

Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights

Connor Hellebuyck showed in his team debut Tuesday night why the New Jersey Devils acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets. The Devils will need classic Hellebuyck again Friday night, when they complete a three-game Western Conference road trip by visiting the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 29

There are New Jersey Devils breadcrumbs again for the next superstar trade

The New Jersey Devils are playing an interesting game of roster construction since Sunny Mehta took over. He’s prioritized revamping this entire roster after Tom Fitzgerald left them in an undesirable place.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways From Devils’ 5-2 Loss to Avalanche

The New Jersey Devils were seeking their fifth straight win on Wednesday night in a rematch against the Colorado Avalanche in the second game of their western road trip.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 29

The New Jersey Devils Need to Continue Playing Well in a Strong Eastern Conference

After a rocky start to the 2026-27 season, things have improved greatly for the New Jersey Devils over the last couple of weeks. The team’s five game win streak just came to an end last night after a tired group on the end of a back to back fell to an Avalanche team that hasn’t played since Sunday.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 29

Devils Outshine Stars in Hellebuyck’s Return

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center, snapping Dallas’ five-game win streak. The Devils scored early and never looked back, putting together their most impressive all-around effort against one of the league’s best teams year in and year out.

New Jersey Devils News / ESPN / October 29

McDavid scoring 200-plus? Devils now Cup-worthy? Wyshynski judges one-month NHL overreactions

With double-digit games in the books for all 32 teams, the hot takes are flying.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 29

An explosion of goals is on the horizon for Jack Hughes

The New Jersey Devils have been rolling lately, ignoring the game against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. They've dominated in possession, analytics, and on the scoreboard.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Wild GM's Quinn Hughes admission may upset team's fans

Wild GM Bill Guerin admits he has no idea what is going to happen with Quinn Hughes

There is one subplot to this season that is no doubt creating some anxiety for the team and its fans. It is the future of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.

Connor McDavid keeps up torrid pace as Oilers smack Flames

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers

Connor Hellebuyck narrowly misses shutout in electric Devils debut

Flames' Devin Cooley exits game with lower-body injury

Leafs' Kirill Marchenko out week-to-week with lower-body injury

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28