Grading the New Jersey Devils Offseason: Part 1 – Goaltending
It was a busy offseason for Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils. Fitzgerald felt the team needed to improve in several areas to regain the playoff picture. During his media availability, Fitzgerald was pleased that he could add size…
Sebastian Aho’s OT Goal Lifts Hurricanes Over Devils 1-0
Sebastian Aho scored 3:40 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Aho knocked a rebound of a Martin Necas shot out of midair past New Jersey goalie Vitek Vanecek,…
Devils Dominate Second Period to Beat Blue Jackets 4-1
The New Jersey Devils broke their two-game losing streak with a decisive 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, thanks to a four-goal surge in the second period. During the Devils' explosive second period, Alexander Holtz, Nico…
Timo Meier Scores in OT to Lift Devils Over Blue Jackets 4-3
Timo Meier netted a breakaway goal at 2:12 of overtime, securing a 4-3 victory for the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. This marked the Devils' second consecutive comeback win. Late Game Heroics Luke Hughes…
Toffoli Scores Twice, Hischier Returns with Goal as Devils Dominate Sabres 7-2
Tyler Toffoli netted two goals, and Vitek Vanecek made just 10 saves. The New Jersey Devils cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, ending a three-game losing streak. Fast Start for Devils The Devils exploded…
Bratt’s Double Leads Devils to 4-3 Victory Over Wild
Jesper Bratt scored twice and added an assist, Vitek Vanecek made 31 saves, and the New Jersey Devils narrowly defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Sunday. Key Contributions Erik Haula and Tyler Toffoli also found the net, helping the Devils…
Erik Haula’s Two Goals Propel Devils to 5-4 Victory Over Sabres
Erik Haula scored twice, and Vitek Vanecek made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils edged out the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 on Friday night. Haula's Game-Winner Haula broke a tie at 14:17 in the third period, securing the lead…
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…
Hamilton Scores in OT to Lift Devils Over Penguins 2-1
Dougie Hamilton netted a power-play goal in overtime, and Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves to secure a 2-1 victory for the New Jersey Devils over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier assisted on Hamilton's 11th-season goal.…
Vanecek Shines with 32 Saves as Devils Defeat Red Wings 5-1
Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and held Detroit scoreless for nearly the entire game as the New Jersey Devils triumphed over the Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday night. Dougie Hamilton, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz, and Jack Hughes each contributed a…