NEW JERSEY DEVILS NEWS

What time is the NHL Draft lottery today? TV channel, odds & how to watch the 2021 drawing

The 2021 NHL Draft lottery is upon us, and so is the Seattle Kraken's first chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Here's how to watch and stream the event live.

Jacob Camenker

When is the NHL Draft lottery?

Who will get to make the all-important first overall pick in July? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft lottery drawing.

Jackie Spiegel

Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac trade grades: Devils ship duo to Islanders in mega deal

After dealing players in 2020, the two division rivals again swapped guys in 2021.

Jackie Spiegel

Devils to hire Lindy Ruff as coach, keep Tom Fitzgerald as GM, report says

New Jersey is turning to a coaching veteran and staying the course with a top executive.

Tom Gatto

How does the NHL Draft lottery work in 2020? Explaining Phase 2 odds, teams & date of draw

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Devils reportedly contacted Swedish coach Gronborg

The Devils switched coaches in December, with Gronborg reportedly considered for the job.

Sam Jarden

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

Devils' Cory Schneider says a resolution to 2019-20 NHL season should be coming 'shortly'

The NHL season has been paused since March 12 as rumors continue to swirl about how the season will finish.

Sam Ficarro

Devils' Connor Carrick focused on personal growth during NHL pause

The Devils defenseman said he was playing the best hockey of his career before the season's pause.

Sam Ficarro

Blackwood hopes to re-sign with Devils

The 23-year-old goaltender played in 47 games this season with a 2.77 goals-against average.

Sam Ficarro

Gerard Gallant reportedly interviews with Devils

Gallant was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 15.

Sam Ficarro

NHL and the coronavirus: Tracking teams' stances on paying employees

The NHL has begun to feel the economic impact from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Sam Jarden

Zajac intrigued of finishing NHL season at alma mater North Dakota

Zajac played two years at North Dakota from 2004-06 after being drafted 20th overall by the Devils in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Eddie Lack announces retirement

Eddie Lack last played with the New Jersey Devils in the 2017-18 season.

Sam Ficarro

76ers co-owner Michael Rubin converting company's MLB jerseys to masks, gowns to fight coronavirus

The owner of Fanatics, a sports apparel manufacturer, is halting jersey production to aid medical workers fighting against COVID-19.

Austin Anderson

Devils beat Flames in 'NHL 20' simulation

With the 2019-20 NHL season paused, the Devils virtually defeated the Flames.

Sam Ficarro

Ovi 700: Twitter reacts to milestone goal

Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th career goal Saturday against the New Jersey Devils and an outpouring of congratulations flooded Twitter.

Sam Ficarro

Ovechkin scores 700: Can 'The Great 8' catch Gretzky?

Ovechkin scored goal No. 700 Saturday against the Devils.

Jackie Spiegel

Alex Ovechkin 700: Capitals star nets milestone goal against Devils

The 34-year-old became the second-youngest player to reach the milestone.

Rudi Schuller

Shea Weber injury update: Montreal Canadiens defenseman practices, may play on Tuesday

Weber, 34, blocked a shot against the Devils on Feb. 4. He would play one more shift before ending his night without playing in the five-minute overtime.

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils, once thought of as contenders, move forward with rebuild

The Devils dealt away two more of their top players Sunday as they continue to look to the future.

Sam Jarden

Blake Coleman, Nolan Foote trade grades

New Jersey's roster dismantling began in earnest on Sunday.

Steve Kournianos

NHL trade rumors 2020: Devils expected to be active

New Jersey has not had the season it expected and is ready to be active ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Sam Ficarro

The 10 players most likely to be moved at NHL trade deadline

With the deadline two weeks away, the trade market is bubbling to life.

Lyle Richardson

NHL teams that could weaponize their cap space

Montreal, Anaheim and other clubs may use the pressure-filled trade deadline to target contenders looking to free up cap space.

Lyle Richardson

Parody account releases fake report of Devils hiring Gerard Gallant

A fake New Jersey Devils account reported former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant had been hired by the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Top 10 trade candidates coming out of the NHL All-Star break

Here's a look at the top 10 trade candidates and their potential suitors ahead of the 2020 deadline.

Lyle Richardson

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Rasmus Sandin makes most of his opportunity after being recalled Monday

Sandin, 19, recorded two primary assists Tuesday in the Maple Leafs' 7-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils fire general manager Ray Shero

The longtime NHL executive had served as Devils' GM since May 2015.

Rudi Schuller

Midseason replacement coaches with best odds to win Stanley Cup

Five head coaches have separated from their respective teams this season, but which replacement has the best chance to make a run at the Stanley Cup?

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin finished game on broken foot, out week-to-week

Muzzin, is believed to have broken his foot on a blocked shot in the second period of Friday's 5-4 OT win against the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Mikheyev sliced in wrist by skate; expected to make full recovery after surgery

Mikheyev was cut by Jesper Bratt's skate in the third period of the Leafs' game Friday vs. the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

NHL rumors 2019-20: Will Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators be early sellers?

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

Life without Taylor Hall: New Jersey Devils expect players to 'find their voice' with new opportunities

Hall's departure in a trade to the Arizona Coyotes earlier this week opened up a hole in the Devils' roster. The first chance to fill it comes against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils trade Taylor Hall to Arizona Coyotes for prospects, picks

Hall, 28, played in 211 games and netted 208 points with New Jersey after being traded in the infamous 1-for-1 deal with the Edmonton Oilers for Adam Larsson back in 2016.

Jace Mallory

Taylor Hall trade grades: New Jersey Devils lose out in deal sending star to Arizona Coyotes

The New Jersey Devils shipped the 2018 Hart Trophy winner to the desert on Monday evening.

Steve Kournianos

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Speculation grows after New Jersey Devils scratch forward

New Jersey's opponent Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche, have been reported as the favorites to land Hall.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils' P.K. Subban, Wayne Simmonds could join Taylor Hall on trade block

The Devils season hasn't gone according to plan, as they sit second-to-last in the Eastern Conference despite adding big-name players in the offseason.

Lyle Richardson

New Jersey Devils finding new identity under interim head coach Alain Nasreddine: 'Use our speed and play fast'

Alain Nasreddine took over as interim head coach following the release of John Hynes on Dec. 3.

Jace Mallory

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Colorado Avalanche favorites to acquire New Jersey Devils star, per report

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston said Saturday on 'Hockey Night in Canada' that the Avalanche could push to acquire Hall as early as the NHL's Christmas break.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils' P.K. Subban receives standing ovation in return to Nashville

The Devils blueliner played in Nashville for three seasons from 2016-19.

Sammi Silber

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Arizona Coyotes emerge as possible trade destination

Hall, 28, has been the focal point of NHL trade rumors since reports surfaced that Devils GM Ray Shero was taking calls.

Jace Mallory

New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero puts onus on underperforming players after John Hynes' firing

"I don't think there's any one player that is performing even at the level — let alone above — that we expect."

Jackie Spiegel

Who is Alain Nasreddine? New Jersey Devils name John Hynes' interim replacement

Nasreddine bounced between the NHL and AHL for a number of years in his playing days and broke into the professional coaching ranks alongside his Devils predecessor John Hynes all the way back in 2010.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils relieve John Hynes of head coaching duties, name Alain Nasreddine as interim

The New Jersey Devils announced the head coaching change on Tuesday after a 9-13-4 start.

Jace Mallory

Devils listening to Taylor Hall offers

Hall has 21 points through 24 games for New Jersey this season.

Rudi Schuller

Four possible destinations for Taylor Hall

Reports surfaced that the Devils are listening to teams regarding a possible trade for the 28-year-old forward.

Sammi Silber

Jack Hughes injury update: Devils forward to return to lineup vs. Chicago

The 18-year-old has four goals and 11 points in 24 games this season.

Sammi Silber

Jonathan Drouin injury update: Montreal Canadiens forward out eight weeks following wrist surgery

Both Drouin and Paul Byron, who had knee surgery, are out.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils' Cory Schneider on waivers: The three most likely scenarios for veteran netminder

Will Schneider play his way back to New Jersey, or might another team claim him off waivers?

Tommy McArdle

Five things we learned from Canadiens' OT loss to Devils

Cale Fleury scored his first NHL goal while Keith Kinkaid stopped 39 of 43 shots.

Sammi Silber

Three takeaways from Edmonton Oilers' 4-0 victory over New Jersey Devils

James Neal got back on the scoresheet and Joel Persson registered two assists in the Oilers' 4-0 victory over the Devils on Friday.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors 2019: San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets contenders for early-season trades

After slow starts to the season, a number of teams may be looking to explore the market to get back on track.

Lyle Richardson

Bryan Little injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward 'in good spirits' after taking puck to head

The long-time Jets forward was hit by a rising slapshot in Tuesday's game.

Jackie Spiegel

Dump and Chase hockey mailbag: New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall, Washington Capitals' John Carlson and the 2020 draft

You dump the answers, we chase the questions in Sporting News' newest hockey mailbag.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL free agency 2020: Taylor Hall, Alex Pietrangelo headline UFA class

July 2020 could see a former league MVP, a former Vezina Trophy winner and three Stanley Cup champions hit the open market.

Lyle Richardson

New Jersey Devils mascot, Jimmy Fallon and the bet that ended in a pie-ing

The late-night host made a bet with the devil and lost.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks emphasize importance on fixing power play

Vancouver's 12.9 percent success rate on the power play ranks eighth-worst in the league.

Sammi Silber

With Devils' Jack Hughes and Rangers' Kaapo Kakko settling in, focus shifts to future

Hughes and Kakko have both recorded their first NHL goals for their respective clubs.

Sammi Silber

Quinn and Jack Hughes face off: 'There's a lot of brotherly love'

Jack Hughes scored his first NHL goal in the New Jersey Devils' 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Sammi Silber

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes snipes a beaut for first career goal

In his eighth game, Hughes nets his first NHL goal.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes ready to 'start rolling' following first NHL point

Hughes is not the first No. 1 pick to struggle early in their rookie season.

Jackie Spiegel

Devils lock up Hischier

Nico Hischier, 20, was the top pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Thomas Lott

Jimmy Fallon accepts bet from New Jersey Devils' mascot . . . and loses

They say you should never dance with the devil, and making bets with them is right up there, too.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes records first NHL point

Jack Hughes recorded his first NHL point with an assist on Miles Wood's goal against the New York Rangers.

Jace Mallory

The New Jersey Devils have yet to win a game this season. Here are three reasons why

The New Jersey Devils are 0-4-2 to start 2019-20.

Jace Mallory

Devils assistant GM joins coaching staff

A veteran of 1,097 regular-season NHL games, Fitzgerald has experience juggling multiple roles in his post-playing career.

Rudi Schuller

New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars among five NHL teams struggling early, open to trade

Less than two weeks into the NHL season and there are quite a few teams struggling to get going.

Lyle Richardson

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes comes close to scoring his first NHL goal, inexplicably misses

The 18-year-old rookie has yet to register a point through his first six NHL games.

Tommy McArdle

Oilers have league's attention with impressive start

The Oilers earned their fourth win of the season in as many games Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.

Tommy McArdle

Gritty taunts P.K. Subban with a message for Lindsey Vonn

Gritty has a new love interest in mind for Subban's fiancée. Here's a hint: it's Gritty.

Tommy McArdle

Flyers goalie Carter Hart records first career shutout, dazzles with highlight-reel save

The 21-year-old goalie is off to a hot start in his second NHL season.

Tommy McArdle

Schneider ready to become the Devils' comeback kid

The 33-year-old goaltender had a strong showing at the tail end of the 2018-19 campaign and appeared solid in the preseason.

Sammi Silber

Hall returns after hit

Taylor Hall got into a nasty collision during the Devils' matchup with the Sabres on Saturday.

Thomas Lott

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes makes NHL debut, comes as advertised

The 18-year-old played 15:12 and created several scoring chances in New Jersey's 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Coleman scores incredible one-handed goal

The Devils forward scored twice in the team's home opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tommy McArdle

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

After a 13-year, 10-team career, the right wing is retiring from the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

With expectations high, Devils' Jack Hughes up to the task: 'It's a moving art'

From mini-sticks in the basement to going first-overall, Jack Hughes is ready to take the NHL by storm — and play a big role for New Jersey, who hopes to return to playoff position.

Sammi Silber

Devils' Ty Smith still looking to prove he belongs on NHL roster

The 19-year-old defenseman was drafted No. 17 overall by New Jersey in 2018.

Tommy McArdle

Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist takes small but important step in first preseason game

The veteran netminder got his first taste of action in the Rangers' preseason tilt against the Devils.

Jackie Spiegel

Devils' Jack Hughes shines on top line with Taylor Hall

With all eyes on Taylor Hall's return and how Jack Hughes would perform with him on the top line, the duo did not disappoint.

Jace Mallory

Hall scores preseason goal, nets first since December

Hall suited up for the first time since Dec. 23, when he suffered a knee injury that would keep him out of the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Rudi Schuller

Devils' Taylor Hall returns to lineup for first time since December

After missing most of the 2018-19 season with a knee injury, the Devils winger is set to return to action against the New York Rangers.

Jace Mallory

Taylor Hall injury update

The 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner, Hall, 27, had arthroscopic surgery in February to remove fragments from his left knee.

Bob Hille

Artemi Panarin injury update: Rangers star leaves exhibition with 'mild' groin strain

Panarin played nearly 13 minutes and scored a goal before exiting the game.

Tommy McArdle

Devils rookie Jack Hughes scores twice in first preseason game

The 2019 first overall draft pick was the center of attention in the Devils' exhibition game against the Bruins Monday.

Tommy McArdle

Devils' Pavel Zacha re-signs after GM Ray Shero's expletive-filled rant

The 22-year-old was reportedly planning to start the season in the KHL but will be in New Jersey for the next three years.

Sammi Silber

Devils' GM Ray Shero unloads expletive-filled rant on RFA Pavel Zacha

With Devils training camp just days away, Pavel Zacha remains without a contract and has reportedly agreed to play in the KHL to start the 2019-20 campaign.

Jace Mallory

For Jack and Quinn Hughes, sibling rivalry in rearview as careers take off

The two brothers are among the league's highly-touted prospects and are both expected to impress in their respective rookie campaigns in 2019-20.

Sammi Silber

P.K. Subban, Lindsey Vonn engaged

The NHL All-Star, 30, and the former Olympic gold medalist, 34, are a winter sports power couple.

Bob Hille

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

NHL trade news: Devils acquire winger Nikita Gusev from Golden Knights

The team immediately signed the Russian national to a two-year, $9 million contract that will ensure the 27-year-old finally plays in the NHL this fall.

Tommy McArdle

Devils' P.K. Subban's top five quotes: 'I don’t play for New York'

The Devils' newest star defenseman said he is "willing to do anything" to win the Stanley Cup.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils sign Jack Hughes

Hughes has been on the NHL's radar for years during an incredible junior hockey career.

Arthur Weinstein

Devils trade for P.K. Subban

Subban, the 2013 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, helped lead the Predators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017.

Arthur Weinstein

What time does the NHL Draft start today? Live TV coverage, pick order for Day 2

Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 NHL Draft, including when it is, how to tune live on TV and stream online plus the full, updated draft order.

Sammi Silber

Devils select Jack Hughes No. 1

Jack Hughes scored 34 goals and added 78 assists for the United States National Team Development Program in 50 games played.

Thomas Lott

Stanley Cup Final 2019: SN Q&A with New Jersey Devils 2003 Game 7 hero Mike Rupp

A rookie back in 2003, Mike Rupp left quite an impression in the deciding game of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Taylor Hall's NHL Draft lottery magic continues as Devils draw first pick

Since being drafted first overall in 2010, Taylor Hall has been on the team with first pick in five of the past nine seasons.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, 'Lose for Jack Hughes' sweepstakes

With likely No.1 pick Jack Hughes in sight, the Avalanche, Kings, Devils and others are in position to possibly land the 2019 NHL Draft's first overall pick.

Mark Suleymanov

Canes, Justin Faulk end long playoff droughts with postseason berth

For the first time in a decade, the Hurricanes are postseason-bound. For the first time in his career, so is Justin Faulk.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade news: Rangers, Devils hold out players as trade deadline looms

With the trade deadline on Monday, the Rangers and Devils are protecting their popular trade assets ahead of today's matchup.

John O'Callaghan

NHL Rumor Roundup: Senators slap for-sale sign on Matt Duchene. Is Mark Stone next?

Ottawa's trade deadline firesale almost certainly includes Matt Duchene, and Matt Stone, Ryan Dzingel and Cody Ceci could join him. Plus rumblings from the NHL rumor mill around Artemi Panarin, the Wild and more.

Lyle Richardson

WATCH: Maple Leafs' John Tavares scores 300th career goal

John Tavares nets his 300th and 301st goals in the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

Conor Roche

SN Q&A with Devils' Drew Stafford 15 years after USA Hockey's first gold medal at World Juniors

New Jersey forward Drew Stafford, a member of USA Hockey's first World Junior championship team, looks back on the moment that changed the sport in the United States.

Jackie Spiegel

New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall scratched with lower-body injury

The Devils will be without the reigning NHL MVP for at least one game as he deals with a lower-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

NHL Mixed Bag: Winds of change in Chicago, perhaps in Anaheim, too

The Blackhawks pulled the plug on the very successful Joel Quenneville era, so will the Ducks be the next team to axe its veteran coach?

Rob Mixer

Brian Boyle scores first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle scored his first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night, a year after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Conor Roche

New Jersey Devils assign forward Pavel Zacha to AHL

Pavel Zacha was assigned to Binghamton (AHL) on Friday after getting off to a rough start this season with the New Jersey Devils.

Mark Suleymanov

Jordin Tootoo announces retirement from NHL: 'I owe my life to this game'

Jordin Tootoo announced his retirement Friday after 13 seasons in the NHL. The first Inuk player to reach the league wants to work with Indigenous communities.

Jackie Spiegel

Gabriel Landeskog registers hat trick to hand Devils first loss of the season

It took a hat trick from Gabriel Landeskog for the New Jersey Devils to suffer their first loss of the season.

Mark Suleymanov

Kyle Palmieri scores Devils' first goal, makes NHL history

Kyle Palmieri scores the first goal for the Devils for the fourth straight game this season.

Conor Roche

Devils believe 'brotherhood' is part of their foundation to success

Buoyed by a strong commitment to one another, New Jersey reached the playoffs last season for the first time in six years, and seek to replicate that success again in 2018-19.

Jim Cerny

Metropolitan Division 2018-19 predictions: Capitals, Penguins are running the show

The Metropolitan Division has placed a monopoly on the Stanley Cup. Can the Capitals or Penguins make it four championships in four years?

Brandon Schlager

'We love who's in here': Devils keep roster largely intact, seek to take next step

After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time in six years, the Devils chose not to make any big moves this summer.

Jim Cerny

'Did this actually happen?': Behind the scenes of June 29, 2016 — the craziest media day in NHL history

On June 29, 2016, 23 minutes changed the landscape of the NHL. The reporters and insiders who worked that day tell the story of one of the most hectic afternoons in hockey history.

Evan Sporer

Brian Boyle and his story are what make sports great

Here is Brian Boyle, a beacon of hope and humility, scoring a goal on Hockey Fights Cancer night because of course he did, while maintaining this is about so much more than him, because it is.

Evan Sporer

NHL injury update: Devils' Hall has surgery to repair torn ligaments in hand

En-route to a Hart Trophy nomination, New Jersey's Taylor Hall played four months with torn ligaments in his left hand.

Jim Cerny

Hart Trophy: Taylor Hall, Anze Kopitar, Nathan MacKinnon top three vote-getters

There will not be a back-to-back NHL MVP in 2018; at least three players finished ahead of the Oilers' Connor McDavid in the voting.

Tom Gatto

NHL playoffs 2018: Nikita Kucherov avoids suspension for Game 4 hit; Sami Vatanen 'day to day'

The Lightning star won't face discipline for the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Nikita Kucherov in middle of everything as Lightning beat Devils in Game 4

Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov scored twice, recorded an assist and delivered a controversial hit on New Jersey's Sami Vatanen in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Devils in Game 4 on Wednesday.

Jim Cerny

NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.

Rob Mixer

NHL playoffs 2018: 'Emotional leader' Taylor Hall paces Devils to Game 3 win over Lightning

Taylor Hall had a goal and two assists as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Monday.

Jim Cerny

NHL Playoffs 2018: Vets Johansson, Schneider return for Devils' Game 3 clash with Lightning

Trailing their best-of-seven series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0, the New Jersey Devils return home Monday and will have veterans Marcus Johansson and Cory Schneider back in their lineup for Game 3.

Jim Cerny

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Devils first-round series

Everything to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Underdog Devils 'hungry for more' against favored Lightning

The New Jersey Devils carry a major chip on their shoulder facing the heavily-favored Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jim Cerny

Alex Ovechkin tried really, really hard to score 50th goal in Capitals finale

So close, Ovi. But hey, 49 isn't so bad either.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Hall, Devils end long droughts, clinch postseason berth

The New Jersey Devils snapped a five-year playoff drought, clinching a postseason berth with a 2-1 win Thursday over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jim Cerny

Devils experience ups and downs of NHL playoff race

The Devils are trying to hold off the Panthers and earn their first Stanley Cup playoff berth in six years.

Jim Cerny

Sidney Crosby bats puck in mid-air for OT winner against Devils

Sidney Crosby showed off some incredible skill in knocking home a goal in OT on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

'He's entitled to his opinion': Brad Marchand responds to criticism from Marcus Johansson

Boston's left winger reacted to comments about the illegal hit that kept Johansson out with a concussion for over two months.

Kaylee Pofahl

'It was stupid': Devils' Johansson speaks out on Marchand concussion-causing elbow

The Devils' forward has been sidelined nine weeks with a concussion following an illegal hit from Boston's pesky winger.

Jim Cerny

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the Eastern Conference's compelling wild-card race

Three teams for two spots, and two of them don’t seem to want to lose. The Eastern Conference’s wild-card race is ridiculously compelling.

Rob Mixer

Taylor Hall's point streak and the NHL's great best-vs.-most-valuable debate

Taylor Hall's 26 consecutive games with a point will live on in the record books. While the streak elevated the Devils star's Hart Trophy candidacy in a crowded race, his final point total shouldn't come to define it.

Brandon Schlager

Devils' Taylor Hall extends point streak to 23 games

Taylor Hall now owns the New Jersey Devils' franchise record for the longest single-season points streak after scoring against Florida on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Devils' Hall stakes claim for Hart Trophy, extends point streak to 18 games

The Devils left winger set a franchise record with his 18-game point streak dating back to the start of 2018.

Kaylee Pofahl

Taylor Hall keeps getting rocked and scoring anyway

Taylor Hall has taken multiple hits to the head within the past week, but it hasn't affected the left winger's 15-game point streak.

Kaylee Pofahl

Taylor Hall, Devils pleased with Alex Burrows' 10-game suspension

New Jersey's leading scorer was on receiving end of an attack from Senators' forward on Tuesday.

Jim Cerny

'I can't believe this is my life': Brian Boyle's emotional NHL All-Star debut

The veteran center receives a rousing, heartfelt reception at the NHL Skills Competition in Tampa on Saturday.

Jim Cerny

Bizarre, but it worked: Bruins overcome botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best

A mass exodus of talent from Boston in the last decade should have meant years of basement dwelling. How could the Bruins do so much wrong and still get it right?

Adam Gretz

Bruins C Bergeron reaches 20-goal plateau for fifth straight season

Patrice Bergeron has scored at least 20 goals in a season nine times in his NHL career.

Rudi Schuller

Red Wings' Mrazek blanks Devils for second consecutive shutout

Mrazek became the first Red Wings goaltender in over 10 years to record back-to-back shutouts.

John Arlia

After 11 years and 748 games, Devils' Andy Greene earns first fighting major

Devils captain drops gloves with Islanders' Brock Nelson, says he "blacked out" during first career fight.

Jim Cerny

Devils' Ben Lovejoy talks CTE, hockey and pledging brain for concussion research

In the NHL, a league where players have been reluctant to contribute to the study of concussions, Ben Lovejoy emerges as a face for a complicated cause.

Kaylee Pofahl

Devils acquire goaltender Lack from Flames in exchange for Prout

The Devils acquired goaltender Eddie Lack, who has struggled since being traded to the Calgary Flames this offseason.

Evan Sporer

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Patrick Kane scores 300th career goal, Blackhawks fall to Devils

Patrick Kane scored his 300th career NHL goal but the Blackhawks lost to the Devils.

Alec Gearty

Rangers vs. Devils: Restoring the importance of this once-great NHL rivalry

For the first time in six seasons, the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are both competitive and fighting for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division.

Jim Cerny

Devils pay tribute to Adam Henrique, who scores, in return to New Jersey

Adam Henrique receives a warm welcome in his first game back in New Jersey

Alec Gearty

NHL Trades: Devils and Ducks both happy following Henrique, Vatanen deal

The Devils and Ducks meet Monday, less than three weeks after the big trade involving Adam Henrique and Sami Vatanen.

Jim Cerny

NHL Mixed Bag: Ducks' deal with the Devils boosts both sides

In the NHL's week that was, the Devils and Ducks helped each other with a hockey trade, Kris Russell's screw-up set Alberta ablaze and the Sabres went 232 minutes without a goal.

Rob Mixer

Devils let the good times roll with heads-up trade for Sami Vatanen

Ray Shero's latest plunder puts New Jersey on the fast track to its first playoff appearance in six years.

Brandon Schlager

Roberto Luongo focused on helping Panthers win, not on setting records

The Panthers veteran is only the second goalie in NHL history to win 200 games with two different teams.

Jim Cerny

Boyle, Devils brace for emotional Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle, who was diagnosed with CML cancer during training camp, will be a part of the Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer ceremoy on Friday night.

Evan Sporer

Miles Wood nets first career hat trick against Blackhawks

Wood's hat trick keeps Devils in high-scoring affair with Blackhawks.

Ryan Young

SN exclusive: Devils GM Ray Shero talks Taylor Hall's evolution, rookie sensations

There is something different about the Devils this season, and their general manager knows it.

Dave McCarthy

Devils' Brian Boyle scores first goal since cancer diagnosis

New Jersey Devils' forward Brian Boyle scores his first goal of the season against the Edmonton Oilers.

Alec Gearty

Devils' Johansson leaves game after collision

Marcus Johansson left the Devils game with an upper-body injury.

Alec Gearty

Brian Boyle receives cheers in return to Devils practice

It was a feel-good moment Sunday when Brian Boyle practiced for the first time since being diagnosed with CML.

Jim Cerny

Devils rookie Nico Hischier scores first NHL goals

The first-overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft scored his first and second goals on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Lightning's Kucherov continues scoring streak

Nikita Kucherov scored his eighth goal in seven games.

Alec Gearty

Devils' Butcher a prime cut in start of rookie year

Devils defenseman Will Butcher is turning heads, recording eights assists during New Jersey's 4-1-0 start to the season.

Evan Sporer

With Rangers, Pavelec has big backup skates to fill

The New York Rangers received excellent play from their backup goaltenders over the past four seasons, and hope for more success with new No. 2 Ondrej Pavelec this year.

Evan Sporer

Capitals' Ovechkin scores ninth goal in five games

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 9.

Alec Gearty

Now with Devils, Marcus Johansson ready for 'weird' night facing former team, Capitals

The talented Swede has helped improve the New Jersey Devils' early fortunes after seven solid seasons with the Washington Capitals.

Jim Cerny

Devils' Michael McLeod to miss 4-6 weeks

McLeod is expected to miss four to six weeks recovering.

Ryan Young

Devils hand Maple Leafs first loss of season

New Jersey pulled away for a 6-3 victory in Toronto on Wednesday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Leafs allow goal to Devils while holding two-man advantage

Brian Gibbons corralled a rebound and fired a shot into the back of the net to put New Jersey ahead 4-2.

E.Jay Zarett

Maple Leafs' Frederick Andersen much more comfortable to start year two

Frederik Andersen feels much more comfortable in his second year in Toronto after injuries made his first offseason more difficult.

Michael Augello

Hischier, Butcher, Bratt shine in debuts for new-look Devils

Three rookies impress as Devils win season opener.

Jim Cerny

Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

Brandon Schlager

Brian Boyle battling chronic myeloid leukemia, could play opening night for Devils

Veteran center set to rejoin Devils despite treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia

Jim Cerny

Devils center Brian Boyle diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia

Outlook is good for veteran Devils center Brian Boyle

Jim Cerny

Nico Hischier's debut features slick goal for Devils

The top overall pick in the 2017 draft provided a glimpse into the future with a gorgeous preseason goal Monday.

Jim Cerny

Inside the 2017-18 Devils: Youngsters help turn page on recent past

After a last-place finish a year ago, the Devils are hoping that a group of talented youngsters provide light at the end of the tunnel for a team which has not reached the playoffs in five years.

Jim Cerny

Alex Galchenyuk, Canadiens' leading scorer, out 6-8 weeks with knee injury

Galchenyuk leads the Habs in points (23) and goals (nine). To make matters worse, David Desharnais, who centered Montreal's top line in Galchenyuk's stead, also will miss six to eight weeks.

Brandon Schlager

WATCH: Canucks' Philip Larsen motionless after hit by Devils' Taylor Hall, stretchered off ice

The defenseman appeared to be knocked unconscious by Hall's check.

Brandon Schlager

NHL injuries: Rough day for league with losses of Stamkos, Hall, Gaudreau

Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, New Jersey's Taylor Hall and Calgary's Johnny Gaudreau all will miss extended time, their teams said Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Draft 2016: Andrew Shaw, Lars Eller, Brian Elliott all traded on draft night

The first round of the NHL Draft may have been light on Canadian players selected, but it had plenty of trades.

Ron Clements

Jonathan Drouin back in Lightning's good graces with goal in NHL return

It didn't take long for the exiled 20-year-old forward to rediscover his scoring touch Thursday in a 4-2 win over the Devils.

Brandon Schlager

Blood clot may keep Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out of playoffs

The Lightning announced Saturday team captain Steven Stamkos will miss 1-3 months with a blood clot in his right arm.

Ron Clements

Philadelphia man stabbed to death in fight 'over a hockey cap,' police say

The rivalry between the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils turned deadly for a Philadelphia man over the weekend.

Brandon Schlager

Devils rookie tries to explain egregious flop: 'I took it too far'

Joe Blandisi was hit with a two-minute embellishment minor for his comical flop during his team's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.

Brandon Schlager

Jordin Tootoo alleges 'classless, personal' slurs from Alexandre Burrows

An acrimonious penalty box exchange between Alexandre Burrows and Jordin Tootoo crossed the line according to the Devils agitator.

Brandon Schlager

Couture out 4 to 6 weeks

Surgery is needed to repair the break, which took place during practice.

Ray Slover

Newer Latest News