New Jersey Devils
13-5-026 PTS2nd in the Metropolitan divisionNHL
Playoff odds
96%
Power play
19.3 %
Penalty kill
67.6 %
Goals per game
3.61
Goals against
2.83
Faceoffs
49.7 %
Playoff odds
All 32 teams →Make playoffs
96%
Top 3 in division
92%
Win the division
23%
Projected points
108
99–118
Performance
Actual goals: on pace for 114 pts
Expected goals: on pace for 120 pts
Actual and expected goals tell the same story.
Talent (WAR)
Lineup: 26.4 WAR (5th of 32)
- Jake Allen5.7
- Connor Hellebuyck5.0
- Jack Hughes3.8
- Anthony Mantha3.5
- Nico Hischier3.3
Injuries
Cost the rest of the way: −0.0 win
- Anthony Mantha (1 g.)−0.0
Team Pulse · 2026-27
All 32 teams →Team Pulse says which way the team is heading (−100 to +100), first over its last five seasons, then this season. The rating this year, separately, says how good it is right now (0 to 100): an average team can rise fast, an excellent one can decline.
5-year pulse
+14
→ Stable
- RESResults
- ↑
- OFFOffense
- →
- DEFDefense
- →
- PPPower play
- ↑↑
- PKPenalty kill
- →
- GOALGoaltending
- →
- POSPossession
- →
Rating this year
50/ 100
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Changes as the season goes: after 7 games, last season still counts for 74%. It fades with every game.
Pulse this season
+7
→ Stable
- OFFOffense
- 54
- ↑
- DEFDefense
- 52
- →
- PPPower play
- 75
- →
- PKPenalty kill
- 32
- →
- GOALGoaltending
- 16
- →
- POSPossession
- 80
- ↑
- ROSTERRoster
- 55
- →
Why New Jersey Devils is stable
- Over 5 years (21-22 to 25-26): index 86.3 → 98.2, stable (+1.8 per season); improving: the power play and results; slipping: offense.
- EV xGF/60: 2.50 → 3.22 (↑ 28.9%, better)
- EV xGA/60: 2.51 → 2.12 (↓ 15.6%, better)
- PP xGF/60: 9.13 → 7.82 (↓ 14.4%, worse)
- PK xGA/60: 7.70 → 7.32 (↓ 4.9%, better)
- xGA ÷ goals allowed: 0.967 → 0.725 (↓ 25%, worse)
- EV xG%: 49.9 % → 60.3 % (↑ 20.9%, better)
- Roster: 3 key players rising, 5 declining, 10 stable.
- The progress comes mostly from offense, while goaltending holds it back; the core is stable.
- Early season (7 games): the pulse rests mostly on the roster, and last season still weighs heavily in the rating this year.
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Pulse by horizon
| 10 games | Season | 1 year | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Pulse | — | — | +7 | +4 |
| OFF · Offense | — | — | +26 | +22 |
| DEF · Defense | — | — | +12 | +10 |
| PP · Power play | — | — | +6 | +2 |
| PK · Penalty kill | — | — | -10 | -14 |
| GOAL · Goaltending | — | — | -18 | -20 |
| POS · Possession | — | — | +21 | +21 |
| ROSTER · Roster | — | — | -3 | -3 |
— : not enough games yet for that horizon (last 10 vs previous 10: 20 games; season: 25). The 5- and 10-year horizons will come with past seasons' history.
Roster Trend · -3 (core -2)
| Player | Trend | PAL | WAR/60 | Scoring | Passing | Defense | Skating | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico HischierC · 27 · core | → -6 | -3 | -8 | -3 | -1 | +2 | -1 | 0 |
| Dougie HamiltonD · 33 · core | → +2 | -5 | +9 | -2 | -4 | +10 | +4 | -30 |
| Jesper BrattW · 28 · core | → -4 | -6 | +8 | -7 | 0 | -4 | -1 | 0 |
| Luke EvangelistaW · 24 · core | ↑ +12 | +14 | +5 | -11 | +16 | +4 | +2 | +15 |
| Jack HughesC · 25 · core | → -3 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 0 | -9 | -1 | +15 |
| Timo MeierW · 29 · core | ↓ -13 | 0 | -21 | -5 | -12 | +2 | -4 | 0 |
| Dawson MercerC · 24 | → +7 | +19 | -5 | -5 | +2 | +8 | -14 | +15 |
| Luke HughesD · 23 | ↓ -19 | -17 | -12 | -6 | -3 | -8 | -1 | +30 |
| Anthony ManthaW · 32 | → +2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | +4 | -5 | -1 | -15 |
| Jonas SiegenthalerD · 29 | ↓↓ -32 | -30 | -27 | -8 | +2 | -8 | -9 | 0 |
| Evan RodriguesC · 33 | ↑ +10 | +21 | -9 | -2 | 0 | +14 | -3 | -30 |
| Connor BrownW · 32 | → +6 | +1 | -2 | +12 | +13 | -11 | +1 | -15 |
| Arseny GritsyukW · 25 | → 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +15 |
| Cody GlassC · 27 | ↑ +16 | -6 | +44 | +23 | -15 | 0 | +6 | 0 |
| Brenden DillonD · 35 | → +4 | +8 | +2 | -11 | -3 | +14 | +2 | -30 |
| Brett PesceD · 31 | → -4 | 0 | -6 | -4 | -1 | +6 | -5 | -15 |
| Jesper BoqvistC · 27 | ↓ -23 | -13 | -24 | -18 | -7 | 0 | +4 | 0 |
| Johnathan KovacevicD · 29 | ↓ -17 | -17 | -9 | -5 | 0 | -6 | -4 | 0 |
A player's trend compares 2025-26 with 2024-25 (PAL, WAR per 60, SC, PA, DF, SK ratings, in percentile points) and adds age. Roster Trend weights each player by ice time and importance: a rising fourth line doesn't offset a declining top center.
The New Jersey Devils story
Born as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974, the franchise moved to Denver as the Colorado Rockies in 1976 before relocating to East Rutherford in 1982 and adopting the Devils name. For a quarter-century the club played at the Meadowlands, later moving its home to the Prudential Center in Newark before the 2007–08 season. Early decades saw little success, but the arrival of Lou Lamoriello in 1987 ushered in the defining era: sustained playoff presence, a long run of winning seasons and three Stanley Cup championships in 1994–95, 1999–2000 and 2002–03, with Finals appearances also in 2000–01 and 2011–12. The team became synonymous with a defense-first identity and helped popularize the neutral zone trap in the mid-1990s.
Today the Devils compete in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division and are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, with Josh Harris and David Blitzer acquiring the club in 2013. Home games are played at Prudential Center in Newark, and the roster is led on ice by captain Nico Hischier under head coach Sheldon Keefe. The club remains a central part of the New Jersey sports scene and keeps heated rivalries with the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.
Several figures have left an indelible mark on the franchise, among them general manager Lou Lamoriello and longtime stars Martin Brodeur and Scott Stevens, whose contributions helped define the Devils’ winning identity.
Historical facts from Wikipedia and NHL archives; text written by PickALeague.
The franchise
- Founded
- 1974
- Stanley Cups
- 3
- First season
- 1974-75
- City
- Newark
- Home
- Prudential Center
- Seats
- 17,625
- Head coach
- Sheldon Keefe
- Captain
- Nico Hischier
- Owner
- Josh Harris
Stanley Cups
- 1994-95
- 1999-00
- 2002-03
MascotN.J. DevilRetired numbers
- 3Ken Daneyko (1982-03)
- 4Scott Stevens (1991-05)
- 26Patrik Elias (1996-16)
- 27Scott Niedermayer (1991-04)
- 30Martin Brodeur (1992-14)
Captains
- Nico HischierFeb. 20, 2021 – Present
- (No Captain)Feb. 16, 2020 – Feb. 18, 2021
- Andy GreeneOct. 9, 2015 – Feb. 14, 2020
- (No Captain)Nov. 18, 2014 – April 11, 2015
- Bryce SalvadorJan. 19, 2013 – Nov. 10, 2014
- Zach PariseOct. 8, 2011 – June 11, 2012
- (No Captain)Jan. 6 – April 10, 2011
- Jamie LangenbrunnerDec. 5, 2007 – Jan. 4, 2011
- (No Captain)Oct. 4 – Dec. 2, 2007
- Patrik EliasOct. 6, 2006 – May 5, 2007
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- (No Captain)Oct. 5, 2005 – May 14, 2006
- Scott NiedermayerJan. 9 – April 17, 2004
- Scott StevensOct. 6, 1992 – Jan. 7, 2004
- Bruce DriverOct. 5, 1991 – May 1, 1992
- Kirk MullerOct. 9, 1987 – April 15, 1991
- (No Captain)March 7 – April 5, 1987
- Mel BridgmanDec. 31, 1983 – March 5, 1987
- Don LeverOct. 5, 1982 – Dec. 29, 1983
- Rob RamageNov. 25, 1981 – April 3, 1982
- Lanny McDonaldOct. 11, 1980 – Nov. 24, 1981
- Mike Christie, Lanny McDonald and Rene Robert (Co-Captains)Oct. 11, 1979 – April 6, 1980
- Gary CroteauOct. 11, 1978 – April 8, 1979
- Wilf PaiementOct. 14, 1977 – April 13, 1978
- Simon NoletOct. 9, 1974 – April 3, 1977
Head coaches
- Sheldon KeefeOct. 4, 2024 – Present
- Travis GreenMarch 5 – April 15, 2024
- Lindy RuffJan. 14, 2021 – March 3, 2024
- Alain NasreddineDec. 3, 2019 – March 10, 2020
- John HynesOct. 9, 2015 – Dec. 2, 2019
- Lou Lamoriello, Adam Oates and Scott StevensDec. 27, 2014 – April 11, 2015
- Peter DeBoerOct. 8, 2011 – Dec. 23, 2014
- Jacques LemaireDec. 23, 2010 – April 10, 2011
- John MacLeanOct. 8 – Dec. 21, 2010
- Jacques LemaireOct. 3, 2009 – April 22, 2010
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- Brent SutterOct. 4, 2007 – April 28, 2009
- Lou LamorielloApril 3 – May 5, 2007
- Claude JulienOct. 6, 2006 – April 1, 2007
- Lou LamorielloDec. 20, 2005 – May 14, 2006
- Larry RobinsonOct. 5 – Dec. 17, 2005
- Pat BurnsOct. 10, 2002 – April 17, 2004
- Kevin ConstantineJan. 29 – April 27, 2002
- Larry RobinsonMarch 24, 2000 – Jan. 26, 2002
- Robbie FtorekOct. 10, 1998 – March 21, 2000
- Jacques LemaireOct. 6, 1993 – May 2, 1998
- Herb BrooksOct. 6, 1992 – April 26, 1993
- Tom McVieMarch 5, 1991 – May 1, 1992
- John CunniffNov. 8, 1989 – March 3, 1991
- Jim SchoenfeldJan. 28, 1988 – Nov. 4, 1989
- Doug CarpenterOct. 12, 1984 – Jan. 25, 1988
- Tom McVieNov. 23, 1983 – April 1, 1984
- Bill MacMillanOct. 5, 1982 – Nov. 19, 1983
- Marshall JohnstonNov. 30, 1981 – April 3, 1982
- Bert MarshallOct. 6 – Nov. 28, 1981
- Bill MacMillanOct. 11, 1980 – April 4, 1981
- Don CherryOct. 11, 1979 – April 6, 1980
- Aldo GuidolinNov. 25, 1978 – April 8, 1979
- Pat KellyOct. 14, 1977 – Nov. 23, 1978
- Johnny WilsonOct. 5, 1976 – April 3, 1977
- Eddie BushJan. 28 – April 4, 1976
- Sid AbelJan. 21-25, 1976
- Bep GuidolinOct. 9, 1974 – Jan. 17, 1976
Fun facts: New Jersey Devils
Do the New Jersey Devils play tonight?
Not today. Their next game is on November 11, 2026, at the Winnipeg Jets, at 7:00 p.m..
What channel is the New Jersey Devils game on?
Their next game is carried by MSGSN, TSN3.
What is the New Jersey Devils record?
13-5-0, good for 26 points in 18 games, 2nd in the Metropolitan division.
Who leads the New Jersey Devils in scoring?
Jack Hughes, with 25 points (9 goals, 16 assists).
Where do the New Jersey Devils play?
At Prudential Center in Newark, which seats 17,625.
Who is the New Jersey Devils captain?
Nico Hischier wears the “C”.
Who coaches the New Jersey Devils?
Sheldon Keefe is the head coach.
How many Stanley Cups have the New Jersey Devils won?
3, the most recent in 2002-03.
Which numbers have the New Jersey Devils retired?
5 : 3 Ken Daneyko, 4 Scott Stevens, 26 Patrik Elias, 27 Scott Niedermayer, 30 Martin Brodeur.
How long have the New Jersey Devils existed?
Their first season in the league was 1974-75.
Who is the New Jersey Devils mascot?
N.J. Devil.
Who is injured on the New Jersey Devils?
2 : Seamus Casey (injured reserve, knee), Anthony Mantha (out, neck).
Who owns the New Jersey Devils?
Josh Harris.