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Devils’ Assistant Brad Shaw Making Immediate Positive Impact

Everything the New Jersey Devils have touched has turned to gold over this recent stretch. While it’s certainly way too early to draw any long-term conclusions, there have been a plethora of positive signs, including but not limited to: new assistant coach Brad Shaw’s positive impact on the defense and penalty kill.

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How the Devils Are Thriving Despite Key Injuries

The New Jersey Devils are only a few weeks into the 2025-26 NHL season, but the injury bug has already made its presence felt. From key defensemen to depth forwards, and even their starting goaltender, the Devils’ roster has taken a noticeable hit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Devils pursue first 5-game win streak in years vs. Maple Leafs

The New Jersey Devils can complete their first five-game winning streak in more than two years Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. They made it four in a row Saturday afternoon with a 5-3 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers in which Jack Hughes scored twice.

Sheldon Keefe News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Sheldon Keefe 2.0: The Devils Unlocked a Smarter, Stronger Coach

On Saturday night, I caught the New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers matchup. The game was close early, but by the third period, the Devils had pulled away with a 5–3 win.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Devils’ Multifaceted Improvements Spark Hot Start

Yes, the New Jersey Devils were a playoff team in 2024-25, but they had not played high-caliber hockey in quite some time. From Jan. 1 to the end of last season, they had scored 2.54 goals per game — 31st in the NHL.

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New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / October 19

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.

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.

Jack Hughes 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 / 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 / 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.

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 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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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.

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 / 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.

Evgenii Dadonov News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

$Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov to miss next two games with fractured hand$

Devils’ Evgenii Dadonov to miss next two games with fractured hand

A tough blow for one of the New Jersey Devils‘ top veterans. On Saturday, team reporter Amanda Stein revealed that forward Evgenii Dadonov underwent further imaging on his injured hand, revealing that he has a fracture.