4 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-2 Loss to Jets

Cody Glass, New Jersey Devils (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

4 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-2 Loss to Jets

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers | By Jess Amato | Last updated Nov 11, 2026 2:10 PM ET

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the New Jersey Devils took on the Winnipeg Jets for the last game of their three-game road trip. The Devils were on a five-game winning streak and were hoping to keep the streak alive. The Jets had other plans to keep their three-game winning streak alive.

Winnipeg scored first in the first period, and a power-play goal gave them a two-goal lead after 20 minutes. The Devils scored twice in the middle frame, evening the score. Another power-play goal for the Jets late in the third gave them their lead back, and an empty-net goal secured Winnipeg’s 4-2 win.

Former Devil Gets Scoring Going

Former Devil Dawson Mercer kicked off the scoring for the Jets in his first game against them since the trade. He wasn’t done with just the one goal and scored on the power play in the third period to put the Jets back in the lead.

Mercer was a part of the trade for Connor Hellebuyck earlier this season. He spent his entire NHL career before the trade with the Devils and held the longest Devils’ Ironman streak for not missing a single game with the team.

Of course, it was Mercer who struck first against the Devils. Him scoring seemed more than likely.

Glass Nets His First Since October

While Jesper Bratt got the Devils on the board first thanks to a brilliant setup from Arseny Gritsyuk, it was Cody Glass who tied up the game. Declan Chisholm received a pass at the blue line from Connor Brown. He sent a pass to Johnathan Kovacevic, who was on his right. Kovacevic took a slap shot and Glass redirected the puck past Nico Daws to tie the game.

This goal was just Glass’ second of the season, with his first coming on Oct. 15 against the New York Rangers. Glass last recorded a point in Sunday’s game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, when he had an assist. With two points in two games, it looks like Glass could finally be turning the corner.

Devils’ Special Teams Struggled Again

The Devils went zero for four on the power-play. When team reporter Amanda Stein spoke to head coach Sheldon Keefe after the game and asked him about the power play, he mentioned things would be changing with special teams soon.

In regards to what was not working on the power play, Keefe stated, “I just think we’re holding onto the puck too long. I feel like we’re not creating any sort of space or opportunity to make plays. It’s really slow.”

The Devils also allowed the Jets to score two power-play goals, giving New Jersey’s penalty kill a 50% success rate. Once the Devils get their special teams back on track, they will ideally be able to start a new winning streak.

Devils’ First Loss Since Last Road Trip

The Devils were on a hot streak, winning their last five games and dropping just one in their last 10. Their last loss prior to the loss versus the Jets was on Oct. 28 against the Avalanche. Since then, the Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights on the road, the Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center, and then the New York Islanders and the Maple Leafs on a back-to-back.

Even though the Devils were on a winning streak, they ultimately fell flat against the Jets.

Devils Head Back to Prudential Center

The Devils will look to turn their fortunes around at home on Thursday, when they host the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM ET.

This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission.

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