NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Carolina still owns the top of the Metropolitan Division, but the rest of the conference spent the summer closing the gap, none more aggressively...

The New Jersey Devils arrived in Washington, D.C. facing long odds, but left Capital One Arena confronting a far more definitive reality. In a tightly contested 2–1 loss to the Washington Capitals on March 20, 2026, the Devils delivered effort without execution—a combination that has defined too many nights this season and now places them on the brink of playoff elimination. With the Eastern Conference wildcard race accelerating toward a near 100-point pace, the margin for error had already disappeared. This loss doesn’t just sting in the standings—it underscores systemic issues that have persisted across the Devils’ campaign: slow starts, inconsistent offensive pressure, and an overreliance on goaltending to mask structural breakdowns. The result may not officially...

The New Jersey Devils are making strategic moves to enhance their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. On May 6, the team announced the signing of Russian forward Arseniy Gritsyuk to a one-year, entry-level contract, set to commence in the 2025-26 season. Gritsyuk, a promising talent, was selected by the Devils in the 2023 NHL Draft and is expected to add depth and skill to the team's forward lines. In addition to the Gritsyuk signing, the Devils are focusing on maximizing the potential of forward Paul Cotter. Acquired in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, Cotter has shown flashes of offensive prowess but has struggled with consistency. Head coach Sheldon Keefe and general manager...