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New Jersey Devils most to blame for Round 1 loss to Hurricanes

For the fifth consecutive time, the Carolina Hurricanes have knocked the New Jersey Devils out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After blowing a 3-0 Game 5 lead and eventually losing 5-4 in double overtime in Raleigh, Sheldon Keefe’s troops are the first team to be eliminated from the postseason.

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Keys to the NHL offseason: Free agency and draft plans for Devils, Bruins, every other eliminated team

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 30

Injuries Derail Devils' Once Promising Season

On Dec. 27, the New Jersey Devils sat atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 24-11-3 record (51 points) and looked like a strong contender. Unfortunately for them, it all went downhill from there.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, Jay Leach drawing interest for head-coaching vacancies

Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach and Lightning assistant coaches Jeff Blashill and Jeff Halpern are among the names under consideration for the eight active head coaching vacancies across the league, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Dissecting the New Jersey Devils’ Demise in 2024-25

The New Jersey Devils’ first round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes is now over, as they fell 4 games to 1. In those five contests, they scored just three goals that neither Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier or Timo Meier factored in on. It’s tough to place blame on the players because they raised their game and did as well as they could.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / April 30

New Jersey Devils Let Hurricanes Dictate Too Much of the Play

The New Jersey Devils have been eliminated from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a familiar tune as the Devils fell to the Carolina Hurricanes once again.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Blown 3-0 Lead in Game 5 to End Season

On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils headed south to try to keep their season alive as they were down three games to one against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-2 Game 4 Loss to the Hurricanes

On Sunday, April 27, the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes faced off for Game 4 at the Prudential Center. The Devils were coming off the momentum of their double OT win on Friday and needed another win to tie the series.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 28

Devils Injury Woes Continue for Game 5

The New Jersey Devils are battling to stay alive against the Carolina Hurricanes. Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Devils need all the help they can get in Game 5.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 28

New Jersey Devils on the Brink of Elimination After Game Four Loss

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon at the Rock. The Devils weren’t sharp early and were thoroughly outplayed for the first 21 minutes of the game, going down 0-3 before finding their legs.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen to be evaluated for injury

Despite securing a commanding 3-1 lead in their Round One series against the New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes could have a different look between the pipes for their remaining games.

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New Jersey Devils News / Blade of Steel / April 27

New Jersey Devils Lose 3 Defensemen Ahead of Crucial Game Four vs Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils will be missing half of their regular top six defensemen as they take on the Hurricanes for game four tonight. Injuries are an unfortunate reality in the NHL.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 27

Extra Time Thriller: Nemec Seals First Playoff Win For Devils

The tension inside the Prudential Center on Friday night was palpable, stretching through regulation and a full overtime period. The Devils had held a comfortable 2-0 lead until the third period, when the Hurricanes mounted a furious comeback to tie the game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Having found life, Devils to host Hurricanes for Game 4

A late-night sprint down the ice late Friday night provided Simon Nemec redemption, offered a path back into the Eastern Conference quarterfinals for the New Jersey Devils -- and reminded the Carolina Hurricanes of the precarious nature of their position as favorites in the series.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 3-2 Game 3 Double OT Win

On Friday, April 25, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series. With the Hurricanes already up by two games, this was a big one for the Devils; they were counting on their hometown crowd to bring them the good vibes they needed.

Brian Dumoulin News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Brian Dumoulin: Devils’ Unsung Game 3 Hero

The New Jersey Devils fought tooth and nail for a 3-2 double overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. At long last, the Devils made Round 1 into a series, but the win was far from easy.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 26

Devils Rookie Makes Franchise History

The goal New Jersey Devils rookie Simon Nemec scored is the play dreams are made of for NHL players. In the second overtime period against the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2022 first-round pick skated into the offensive zone carrying the puck with a poise a 21-year-old rarely possesses in the postseason.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / April 26

NHL roundup: Devils top Canes in 2OT, avoid 3-0 hole

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 at Newark, N.J.

Simon Nemec News / Field Level Media / April 26

Watch: Devils outlast Hurricanes on Simon Nemec's 2OT goal

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Jonas Siegenthaler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Devils defenseman likely making ahead-of-schedule return in Game 3

He is expected to make an ahead-of-schedule return for the team in Friday's Game 3 against the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes 'not going to sit back' despite leading series vs. Devils

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The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 23

Special Teams Errors Cost New Jersey Devils First Two Games

The New Jersey Devils are trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after a Game 2 loss by a score of 3-1. This was after a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the series on Sunday.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Which first-round playoff matchups could end in a sweep?

Will any participant in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have a short-lived spring and see their postseason run end in four games? On Tuesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli highlighted the New Jersey Devils, who on Sunday fell 4-1 in Game 1 against the Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Devils’ Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon out for Game 2 against Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils will have a battered blue line for Game 2 against the Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes as neither Luke Hughes nor Brenden Dillon will play, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Tuesday.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / April 22

NHL Rumors: Could Quinn Hughes Be on the Move?

This is not the ideal time for the New Jersey Devils to be linked in NHL Rumors. New Jersey is preparing for Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, looking to adjust and even the series at 1-1 as they head back to the Prudential Center.

Jacob Markstrom News / House of Hockey / April 20

Jakob Markstrom Loses His Cool and Accidentally Injures His Own Teammate During Game

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom attempted to slash a Carolina Hurricanes player, but accidentally got his own teammate Cody Glass instead.