NEW JERSEY DEVILS

The 2025–26 season for the New Jersey Devils will not be remembered for a single defining moment, but rather for its volatility—a year where...

Explore New Jersey: Paul Cotter Suspended and Devils Announce Roster Moves Paul Cotter Suspended for Illegal Check to the Head In a recent development, New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter has been handed a two-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety. The suspension stems from an illegal check to the head delivered to New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech during a game on April 13, 2025.​ The incident occurred when Cotter attempted to intercept a pass from Pelech. Instead of maintaining a proper angle, Cotter raised his left leg and leaned into the hit, making significant contact with Pelech's head. The NHL ruled that the hit was avoidable and met both criteria for an illegal check...

The New Jersey Devils are heading into the final days of November looking every bit like a team reclaiming its identity. Friday’s commanding 5–0 shutout over the Buffalo Sabres wasn’t just another tally in the win column—it was a complete, confidence-boosting performance that showcased the depth, structure, and resiliency the Devils have been fighting to reestablish. For fans tracking every twist and turn of this season, it’s another sign that New Jersey’s climb back to dominance is very real. More coverage of the team’s ongoing push can always be found under our dedicated New Jersey Devils section. A night that could have carried tension instead delivered clarity. In Buffalo, the Devils controlled the pace, buried their...