Grading the New Jersey Devils Offseason: Part 3 – Forwards
It was a busy offseason for Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils. As The DevilsNation.com has documented, Fitzgerald improved and checked off all of his punch list items. It started with the coach, then the goaltender, then it moved…
Could Dawson Mercer Get a Similar Contract to Shane Pinto
As President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald stated last week, the New Jersey Devils accomplished several items off their "punch list." Fitzgerald added size to their lineup, not only on defense but also on offense. The Devils also added a…
NHL Rumors: Will the New Jersey Devils Extend Jacob Markstrom and What is Next?
The New Jersey Devils will have a busy off-season and have several needs to fill. They filled one of their needs by acquiring goaltender Jacob Markstrom. They had to move out Kevin Bahl and a top-10 protected first-round pick in…
Devils’ Second-Period Surge Overwhelms Stars 6-2 in Jake Allen’s New Jersey Debut
Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier, and Tomas Nosek scored within the first 5:12 of the second period, propelling the New Jersey Devils to a 6-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Jake Allen, making his debut for New Jersey…
Devils Defeat Blackhawks 4-2 for Sixth Win in Eight Games
Dawson Mercer and Max Willman scored in the first period, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Key Contributions Curtis Lazar and Michael McLeod also found the net for the Devils,…
Mercer Scores First Hat Trick as Devils Sweep Penguins
The New Jersey Devils rebounded from their worst performance of the season with the help of Dawson Mercer, a 21-year-old second-year player who delivered his first career hat trick. This decisive win also severely dented the Pittsburgh Penguins' hopes for…
Mercer Extends Goal Streak to 6 Games as Devils Dominate Flyers
The New Jersey Devils honored their 2003 Stanley Cup championship team before facing the Philadelphia Flyers and then played like one of the NHL's best teams. Dawson Mercer scored in his sixth consecutive game, Akira Schmid made 24 saves for…
Mercer’s Overtime Goal Lifts Devils Over Kings 4-3
The New Jersey Devils are having a remarkable season and often achieving success the hard way. Red-hot Dawson Mercer scored his second game goal 2:30 into overtime, helping the Devils rally to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Thursday…
Devils Top Flyers, Set Club Record with 11th Straight Road Win
Jack Hughes, Dawson Mercer, and Fabian Zetterlund scored as the New Jersey Devils set a club record with their 11th consecutive road victory, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday night. Miles Wood contributed two assists for the Devils, who…
Devils win third straight, edge Sharks behind Blackwood
Yegor Sharangovich and Dawson Mercer each scored in the second period as the New Jersey Devils won their third consecutive game, defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Saturday. Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier contributed assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made…
