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Devils Could Thrive by Utilizing a More Even Goaltending Split

The New Jersey Devils have been off to an incredible start: their 8-1-0 record places them atop the entire National Hockey League (NHL). While basically everything — aside from injury luck — has gone their way, there’s arguably been no individual player more important than goaltender Jake Allen.

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Devils in the Details – 10/22/25: Hat Trick Edition

Here are your links for today: Five in a row! Jack Hughes finished off a hat trick in the last minute of Tuesday night’s 5-2 victory over the Leafs as Jake Allen put up another impressive performance, and the Devils kept the penalty kill streak alive.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom out 'a couple of weeks'

The Devils announced that goaltender Jacob Markström will be sidelined for “a couple of weeks” after sustaining an injury in Monday’s win over the Blue Jackets.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / October 15

Devils in the Details – 10/15/25: Injury Scares Edition

Here are your links for today: Dawson Mercer had a pair of goals, Arseny Gritsyuk added another point and both Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom had injury scares in Monday night’s 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

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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.

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.

NHL News / All About The Jersey / October 13

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.

New Jersey Devils 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.

New Jersey Devils 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.

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.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Jake Allen

The New Jersey Devils’ season opener is officially one week away, and fans are eager to see what happens when the team faces Metropolitan Division rival, the Carolina Hurricanes.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

The Devils have spent efficiently this summer

The Devils had a disappointing first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, which capped off a frustrating season marked by injuries to key players, inconsistent play, and a bottom six that underperformed.

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Grading Jake Allen’s 5-year, $9 million contract extension with Devils

The New Jersey Devils have retained one of their goaltending options for next season. The Devils have re-signed Jake Allen to a five-year deal worth nine million dollars over the contract.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Devils re-sign Jake Allen to five-year contract

A veteran backstop is staying in the Garden State for a long time. According to multiple reports, the New Jersey Devils have re-signed goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year contract.

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Jake Allen Signs 5-Year Extension with Devils at Bargain Price

Veteran goaltender Jake Allen has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils, carrying a surprisingly low $1.8 million average annual value (AAV).

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Devils Re-Sign Allen to 5-Year Extension with $1.8 Million AAV

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed veteran goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year deal worth $1.8 million per season. Allen was the highest-profile unrestricted

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Stanley Cup Champion Goaltender Inks New Deal

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed former Stanley Cup Champion goaltender to their team. The Devils have signed Jake Allen to a five-year contract. Allen’s new contract is worth $1.8 million per season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Free-agent goaltender may command $5M annually

Pending free agent Jake Allen could be the top goalie available in this year’s free agent class, and he’s certainly approaching it as such.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Jake Allen is one of the NHL’s most coveted UFA goaltenders this summer

The goaltending market in free agency isn’t looking to be all that strong, with only four goalies who played more than 30 games and had a save percentage above .900.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 3

Modification to past trade between Devils, Canadiens appears official

We have some news regarding the trade made between the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils involving goaltender Jake Allen.

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NHL News / Habs Fanatics / February 20

Update on trade between Canadiens, Devils involving Jake Allen

Intriguing update on trade between Canadiens and Devils involving Jake Allen

This trade could still be modified in the Canadiens' favor.

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Goalie Controversy Brewing? Devils Should Consider Starting Allen vs. Rival Rangers

Is there a goaltending controversy brewing within the New Jersey Devils? Perhaps, there’s one starting to form enough that the Devils should consider starting Jake Allen vs.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / November 4

Devils Postgame: Spectacular Jake Allen, Opportunistic Offense Shutout Oilers 3-0

The New Jersey Devils finished off their western Canadian road trip with a win, taking home four of a possible six points across three games. Minus the services of their captain, Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers certainly didn’t look like a team without their superstar.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2024

Watch: Devils goalie gives up odd goal on unlucky bounce

Everything went right for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in their 8-5 win against the New Jersey Devils. Conversely, everything went wrong for the Devils. Those two developments intersected in the third period.

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NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 15, 2024

Devils Jake Allen Sets NHL Record vs. Utah Hockey Club

The New Jersey Devils did exactly what they should have done against the Utah Hockey Club Monday afternoon. Although they’re young and exciting, the former Arizona Coyotes are also still an inexperienced club.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / September 25, 2024

Jake Allen Unveils his Honest Opinion of Canadiens Goalie Sam Montembeault with a Powerful Statement

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen had a lot to say about fellow netminder Sam Montembeault after Monday's pre-season game, showing a lot of confidence in the 27-year-old.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 19, 2024

Nichols: Devils Should Lean on Jake Allen for Remainder of Season

It’s abundantly clear who the best goaltender is among the New Jersey Devils netminders. Newly acquired Jake Allen has only had two starts for the Devils thus far, and both have been on the road.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8, 2024

Devils acquire goaltender from Canadiens

The Devils are “gaining traction” on acquiring goaltender Jake Allen from the Canadiens.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 15, 2024

Reports of Jake Allen Trade To Colorado Inaccurate

There is no truth to rumors that circulated on Thursday morning that goaltender Jake Allen has been traded by the Montreal Canadiens to the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 5, 2024