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Devils Made a Statement This Week, Showing Why This Team is Different

The New Jersey Devils had a measuring stick week. They faced the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, then hosted the Florida Panthers, and wrapped up the tough games with an afternoon game against the Edmonton Oilers.

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The Next Alternate Jersey Should Be a Road One, and Thoughts on the Fourth Line

Happy Sunday, Devils fans. In the final year of the “Jersey Jersey,” the New Jersey Devils are slated to wear their alternate 11 times. The Devils just returned from their season-opening road trip back on Thursday, and I already cannot imagine them wearing anything other than their red jerseys.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

What’s Driving the Devils’ Early Penalty Kill Success?

The New Jersey Devils have played just five games so far, but they’ve already achieved a four-game win streak—something that has evaded them since the beginning of 2023.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 19

New Jersey Devils Stymie Oilers in Fourth Consecutive Victory

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center. The Devils weren’t crisp early but steadily improved throughout the game to grab a lead, and they never relinquished it.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 18

Jack Hughes Scores Twice In New Jersey Devils’ 5-3 Win Over Edmonton Oilers

Sometimes when a game isn’t going your way, you just need your gamebreakers to break a game. The best of the best are capable of this, they can completely change their squad’s fortunes with a single shift, a single play, a single shot.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

3 Takeaways from the Devils’ 5-3 Victory Over the Oilers

The New Jersey Devils headed into Saturday’s matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on an emotional high after taking down the Florida Panthers in their Home Opener.

Jack Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Jack Hughes Scores Twice to Lift Devils 5-3 Over Oilers

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Edmonton Oilers for an afternoon matchup. While the first period started slow, the second and third were full of action.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / October 18

Devils' Jack Hughes racks up 3 points to drain Oilers

Jack Hughes had two goals and one assist to pace the New Jersey Devils to a 5-3 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / October 18

Devil Star Shouts Out Fans After Home Opener

With a strong start of 3-1-0, the New Jersey Devils' core is playing with a sense of assertiveness that carried over to their 2025-26 home opener at the Prudential Center.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / October 18

New Jersey Devils Take Down Defending Champions in Home Opener

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Thursday night at the Prudential Center, kicking off their home schedule with a victory. The Devils were a bit disconnected and fell behind early, but by the second half of the first period, they found their game and controlled play the rest of the night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Devils hunting more big game with Oilers in town

There's no better way for the New Jersey Devils to test themselves early in the season than against the NHL's top teams. They'll get another opportunity on Saturday afternoon when they host the Edmonton Oilers in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Gap remains in negotiations between Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils

TSN: Pierre LeBrun spoke with Toronto Maple Leafs (MLSE CEO and president), Keith Pelley. “One of the things that Pelley said is that it’s “go time,” especially with the cap going up.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Devils Turn to Allen and Daws as Goaltending Tandem with Markstrom Sidelined

Already this season, the New Jersey Devils will have to rely on their goaltending depth. With Jacob Markstrom sidelined for the next couple of weeks due to an injury sustained against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, the Devils will call on Jake Allen and Nico Daws to handle the crease for the foreseeable future.

New Jersey Devils News / TV Insider / October 15

‘Bosch’ Prequel: Cameron Monaghan to Star as Young Harry in ‘Start of Watch’

The Bosch universe is taking a trip back in time for the franchise’s latest installment. News broke on Wednesday, October 15, that MGM+ has greenlit a Bosch prequel series, titled Bosch: Start of Watch, that will follow the origin story of Titus Welliver‘s memorable TV detective, Harry Bosch.

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Jacob Markstrom News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Devils’ Jacob Markstrom out a couple weeks with lower-body injury

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Wednesday that goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be out several weeks with a lower-body injury. The news comes after the team recalled goaltender Nico Daws from their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Devils place Zack MacEwen on injured reserve, recall Nico Daws

The Devils announced they’ve placed winger Zack MacEwen on injured reserve with the previously reported undisclosed injury that has him out indefinitely.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14

Devils Face Goaltending Questions After Allen, Markstrom Injury Scares

The New Jersey Devils’ goaltending situation took an unexpected turn Monday night after both netminders came away banged up in a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Sheldon Keefe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Devils’ Sheldon Keefe pleased with start amid tough early schedule

The New Jersey Devils have picked things up after dropping their 2025-26 NHL season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes last Thursday. Since then, New Jersey has won back-to-back games in enemy territories versus the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets via scores of 5-3 and 3-2, respectively.

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.

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.