Newark’s Prudential Center was electric on Saturday, November 29, as the New Jersey Devils hosted their long-time rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, in a high-stakes divisional matchup that showcased the intensity of the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers emerged with a 5-3 victory, snapping the Devils’ remarkable 9-0-1 home streak in regulation and marking the first time this season that New Jersey fell on their home ice without reaching overtime.
Philadelphia’s offensive firepower was led by Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov, who each scored two goals, driving the Flyers to their third consecutive road win. Goalie Dan Vladar played a pivotal role in securing the victory, stopping 29 shots and limiting the Devils’ high-octane offense. For the Devils, Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist, while Simon Nemec and Timo Meier each found the back of the net, keeping the game competitive until the final buzzer.
The Devils have faced challenges recently due to the absence of superstar Jack Hughes, sidelined with a shoulder injury, which has fueled speculation around potential trades as the team looks to remain competitive. Despite the setback, New Jersey remains a strong contender in the Metropolitan Division, and the loss is more of a hiccup in what has been an otherwise stellar home record.
Looking ahead, the Devils are back in action with a series of home games at the Prudential Center. On Monday, December 1, they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM EST, followed by matchups against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, December 3, and the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, December 5. The team then hits the road to face the Boston Bruins on Saturday, December 6. The Flyers, meanwhile, concluded their three-game road trip with a solid 3-1-0 record and are preparing for upcoming contests as they continue to chase playoff positioning.
The game highlighted both the competitiveness of the Devils-Flyers rivalry and the depth of talent on each roster. Fans can expect an exciting stretch of hockey as the Devils work to regain momentum and maintain their place near the top of the division. Ongoing coverage of the team’s performance, player updates, and in-depth analysis can be found on [Explore New Jersey’s] Devils coverage, keeping fans connected to every goal, save, and highlight of the season.
