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Without Luke Hughes, Devils strive to contain Oilers

The New Jersey Devils opened their four-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over Calgary on Monday. New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe, however, wasn't in a celebratory mood afterward.

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Last Night’s Devils 2-1 Overtime Win Over Calgary: Good News and Bad News

The New Jersey Devils went into Calgary with one goal: leave with two points. I had been beating the drum on the fourth line for a few weeks, leading up to yesterday.

Luke Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Report: Devils’ Luke Hughes dislocates shoulder against Flames

According to a report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, defenseman Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils suffered a dislocated shoulder during Monday night’s game at the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Concerning Luke Hughes injury update emerges

The New Jersey Devils could be without Luke Hughes for a while. The star defenseman exited in the second period of the Devils’ road game against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, with a shoulder injury and did not return.

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Luke Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Devils’ Luke Hughes Suffers Dislocated Shoulder

The New Jersey Devils may have lost one of their best young defensemen for quite some time. According to insider Frank Seravalli, the initial diagnosis on Devils’ defenseman Luke Hughes is that he dislocated his shoulder last night against the Calgary Flames.

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Luke Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Devils’ Luke Hughes suffers dislocated shoulder in win over Flames

The New Jersey Devils broke through with a playoff season in 2025, but they seem to have fallen down a level this season. They have emerged as a potential selling team ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

Simon Nemec News / Field Level Media / January 19

Simon Nemec nets 3rd OT goal of season as Devils nip Flames

Simon Nemec scored in overtime, again, to give the visiting New Jersey Devils a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Dawson Mercer also tallied for the Devils, who have won three of four and opened a four-game road swing on a positive note.

Lenni Hameenaho News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Devils’ Lenni Hameenaho Set to Make NHL Debut

The New Jersey Devils are set to take on the Calgary Flames on Monday night, and the game will certainly be one to remember for rookie forward Lenni Hameenaho.

Lenni Hameenaho News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Top Devils prospect Lenni Hameenaho to make NHL debut

The New Jersey Devils have found themselves in a rut for quite some time, so why not try something new? Based on the line rushes posted by Devils’ team reporter Amanda Stein in New Jersey’s morning skate ahead of Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames, forward Lenni Hameenaho is expected to play in his NHL debut.

Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

The Devils are continuing to shop Dougie Hamilton

After all the drama a couple weeks ago which saw Dougie Hamilton get healthy scratched, and the various statements from both Hamilton’s agent and the New Jersey Devils management about the situation, it’s been a bit more quieter on that front.

Lenni Hameenaho News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Devils Recall Forward Lenni Hameenaho From Utica

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the New Jersey Devils announced they have recalled forward Lenni Hameenaho from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Utica Comets.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Devils News & Rumors: Ondrej Palat, Job Security, White & Waivers

The New Jersey Devils have started to get back on track, winning two straight after a really rough stretch that led to some public calls for the jobs of general manager Tom Fitzgerald and head coach Sheldon Keefe.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Devils Place Juho Lammikko, Colton White On Waivers

The New Jersey Devils are attempting to jettison a few depth options from their roster. The Devils announced that they’ve placed forward Juho Lammikko and defenseman Colton White on waivers.

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Nico Hischier News / Inside The Rink / January 15

Hischier Calls Game, Devils Defeat Kraken 3-2 In OT

After putting an end to their rough four-game skid earlier in the week, the Devils kept the momentum going when they took on the Seattle Kraken on home ice on Wednesday in a back-and-forth battle that required extra time to decide.

Ondrej Palat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Early Ondrej Palat destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is nearly two months away, but the New Jersey Devils should already be working the phones. Dougie Hamilton should be on the move, considering the recent drama about playing time.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

3 Potential Trade Destinations for New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton

The relationship between the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton has hit a breaking point after he was a healthy scratch last Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Dougie Hamilton News / NHL Rumors / January 14

NHL Rumors: Dougie Hamilton and Marc-André Fleury Buzz

The New Jersey Devils remain one of the more fascinating teams in the NHL rumor cycle. Dougie Hamilton’s uncertain future has pushed New Jersey into the middle of several major storylines.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Unable to hold two leads, Devils sink Kraken in OT

Nico Hischier scored twice, the latter at 3:42 of overtime, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 Wednesday night in Newark, N.J. Cody Glass also scored and Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes each had two assists for the Devils, who won their second straight following a four-game skid.

Tom Fitzgerald News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Devils GM drops ‘accountability’ truth bomb amid struggles

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald gave his first press conference in several months amidst what has been a downer of a campaign for his club, who find themselves in the sixth overall spot in the Atlantic Division standings and have gone 3-6-1 in their last 10 total outings.

Tom Fitzgerald News / Total Pro Sports / January 14

'This Is On Me' – Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Takes Accountability For Team’s Struggles

The New Jersey Devils have found it tough to keep pace in a crowded Eastern Conference this season. Even though they picked up a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, it didn’t fully mask the frustration around the team after a four-game losing streak heading into the week.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / January 13

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils – Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer

Arthur Staple: Commenting on the New Jersey Devils and Dougie Hamilton situation. “– When Hamilton rejected a trade to SJ last offseason, as was reported, that was probably the beginning of the end for him.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Nothing Can Be Ruled Out: Could Devils Trade Their Captain?

The New Jersey Devils have long been viewed as one of the NHL’s most dangerous up-and-coming teams, loaded with young stars poised to become a true force in the Eastern Conference.