Matt Demont

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Islanders Secure Playoff Spot with 4-1 Victory Over Devils

The New York Islanders are headed to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years, thanks to their midseason turnaround under new head coach Patrick Roy, who replaced Lane Lambert. Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each recorded a goal…

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Ersson’s Shutout Keeps Flyers’ Playoff Hopes Alive in 1-0 Win Over Devils

Samuel Ersson stopped 20 shots, and Travis Konecny scored a short-handed breakaway goal to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. "We’re not going to…

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Bratt Scores Late to Lift Devils Over Maple Leafs 6-5 Despite Matthews’ 67th and 68th Goals

Jesper Bratt broke a tie with 1:14 remaining, securing a 6-5 victory for the New Jersey Devils over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, despite Auston Matthews scoring his NHL-leading 67th and 68th goals of the season. “A little…

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Matthews Scores 66th of the Season as Maple Leafs Defeat Devils 5-2

Auston Matthews is edging closer to the coveted 70-goal mark, a milestone only eight players in NHL history have reached. However, the star forward is trying to stay focused on his game and not let the pressure get to him.…

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O’Reilly’s Shootout Goal Lifts Predators Over Devils 3-2

Ryan O'Reilly's shootout goal secured a 3-2 victory for the Nashville Predators against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night. Roman Josi and Luke Evangelista found the back of the net for the Predators, with Filip Forsberg and O’Reilly each…

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Brendan Smith Leads Devils Past Senators 4-3 with Goal and Two Assists

Brendan Smith had a goal and two assists as the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak by edging out a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Erik Haula, Ondrej Palat, and Nico Hischier also scored…

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Kreider’s Late Goal Lifts Rangers Over Devils 4-3 in Game Marred by Fights

Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal late in the third period to lift the New York Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, in a game that began with a massive 10-player brawl. Artemi…

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Malkin and Crosby Each Score Twice as Penguins Rally Past Devils 6-3

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have orchestrated numerous comebacks throughout their 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their third-period performance against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night ranks among their best. Crosby and Malkin each scored twice in Pittsburgh's…

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Tage Thompson’s 4-Goal Night Lifts Sabres to 5-2 Victory Over Devils

Tage Thompson delivered a standout performance, scoring four goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. The victory rallied the Sabres from an early deficit and dealt a blow to…

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Hischier’s 3-Point Game Powers Devils Past Maple Leafs 6-3; Matthews Scores NHL-Leading 59th

Nico Hischier tallied a goal and two assists, Jake Allen made 42 saves, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Tuesday night. “Our goalie played phenomenal in the first,” said New Jersey interim coach Travis…

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