The New Jersey Devils are back on the ice tonight as they head into the Windy City to face the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. EST as New Jersey continues its early-season road swing. You can always stay up to date on the team and schedule at Explore New Jersey’s Devils page.

New Jersey enters this matchup looking to regroup after a tough 3–2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on November 10. Despite the setback, the Devils showed resilience in a game that went down to the wire.

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom stood tall between the pipes, turning aside 21 shots, while rookie defenseman Šimon Nemec provided one of the night’s most dramatic moments, scoring the game-tying goal with just 4.7 seconds left in regulation. Timo Meier had another productive outing, notching a power-play goal and adding an assist. Jesper Bratt continues to pace the team offensively, extending his hot start to 16 points in 16 games — one of the most consistent producers on the Devils’ roster so far this season.

Injury and Lineup Notes

The Devils will be without a few familiar faces as their road trip continues. Defenseman Brett Pesce has been placed on injured reserve, a blow to New Jersey’s defensive depth. Forward Connor Brown did not make the trip due to an upper-body injury, leaving the coaching staff to adjust the forward lines once again. On a more positive note, Juho Lammikko has been activated from injured reserve and could be a welcome addition to the bottom six, bringing energy and physicality back into the lineup.

The Road Ahead

Tonight’s game in Chicago marks the first stop in a demanding five-game stretch away from home that will test the Devils’ stamina and structure. After facing the Blackhawks, New Jersey will continue its road swing with stops in Washington, Tampa Bay, Sunrise, and Philadelphia.

Upcoming Devils Schedule:

• Nov. 12 – at Chicago Blackhawks, United Center, Chicago, IL – 9:30 p.m. EST
• Nov. 15 – at Washington Capitals, Capital One Arena, Washington, DC – 7:00 p.m. EST
• Nov. 18 – at Tampa Bay Lightning, Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL – 7:00 p.m. EST
• Nov. 20 – at Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL – 7:00 p.m. EST
• Nov. 22 – at Philadelphia Flyers, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA – 7:00 p.m. EST

This stretch could be pivotal in shaping the Devils’ early-season trajectory. A few wins on the road would go a long way toward keeping pace in the tight Metropolitan Division standings.

Around the Devils Organization

Down in the AHL, the Utica Comets — New Jersey’s top affiliate — saw a mixed weekend of results. Goaltender Nico Daws delivered a standout performance on Friday, stopping all 19 shots he faced in a 3–0 shutout victory over the Belleville Senators. Matyas Melovsky scored his second goal of the season, while blue-line prospects Seamus Casey and Ethan Edwards both registered assists. Edwards also dropped the gloves later in the game, showcasing the kind of grit and leadership that could one day earn him a look at the NHL level if injuries continue to pile up in New Jersey’s defense corps.

However, the following night was less favorable for the Comets, who were blanked 4–0 by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Scoring has been an ongoing issue for Utica early in the season — four shutouts in their first ten games underscores the offensive struggles that have plagued the team despite steady goaltending.

Elsewhere in the Devils’ prospect pool, forward Mason Moe continues to impress in his freshman campaign with the University of Minnesota, posting two goals and two assists through his first ten collegiate contests. Ben Kevan added his third goal of the season for Arizona State, converting on the power play in a recent matchup.

League Notes and Season Highlights

The NHL calendar is packed with marquee events this season, adding more excitement across the league. The NHL Global Series continues this weekend with games in Stockholm featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators. Later this season, the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers will make history by playing the southernmost outdoor game ever during the Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on January 2, 2026.

Another outdoor matchup follows in February when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium as part of the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina will mark the long-awaited return of NHL players to international competition — the first Olympic participation since 2014.

For New Jersey fans, the focus tonight remains firmly on Chicago. The Devils will look to tighten up defensively, convert on special teams, and build momentum as their road trip gets underway. With stars like Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier leading the charge — and a goaltender in Jacob Markstrom showing steady form — New Jersey has all the tools to bounce back and collect two key points.

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