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Devils end disappointing season on a bitter note

Down the stretch, the Devils played much better hockey to come frustratingly close to the postseason. However, they couldn’t overcome a lousy winter that turned a promising start into fool’s gold. After going out on home ice with a very … Continue reading

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Devils Finally Make Change by Firing Fitzgerald

In a move that was surprising due to the timing, the New Jersey Devils finally fired team president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday. The decision to move on from Fitzgerald came with the Devils making a desperate push … Continue reading

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Shesterkin Wins Rare Goalie Fight Over Markstrom

In a game that the Rangers led 4-1 against the Devils, things got heated with 10:55 left in the third period. Devils forward Paul Cotter bumped into Igor Shesterkin to create a fracas between the close Hudson rivals. J.T. Miller … Continue reading

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Rangers Lacking Passion Against Close Hudson Rival

If you tuned into last night’s game on TNT, it was another mind-numbing effort in a lopsided loss to the Devils, who pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Rangers. There wasn’t much to get excited about. The Rangers … Continue reading

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Hughes Is the Rangers’  Daddy: Posts Hat Trick and Assist in Devils’ win

When it comes to the Hudson rivalry, one thing hasn’t changed. Jack Hughes continues to own the Rangers. He’s their Daddy. In another dominant performance, Hughes posted a hat trick and an assist for a four-point game in a 6-3 … Continue reading

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Luke Hughes Injury Update: What It Means for the Devils

After defeating the Flames 2-1 on Simon Nemec’s third overtime winner of the season on Jan. 19, the New Jersey Devils posted a big 2-1 victory over the Oilers last night in Edmonton on the strength of 22 saves from … Continue reading

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Devils’ season comes to a head as Luke’s mistakes and the fans’ booing become the flashpoint for a franchise in crisis

When I made my last post in the preseason about stepping away, I wasn’t sure if I was retiring or just going on a semi-scaled back version of posting. Long story short, I just wasn’t having fun writing about this … Continue reading

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Devils Take Two Steps Back in Brutal Loss to League Worst Canucks

One step forward. Two steps back. Like Paula Abdul’s classic hit “Opposites Attract,” the Devils managed to suffer a brutal loss to the league worst Canucks on Sunday afternoon. After putting together one of their most complete performances without Jack … Continue reading

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Devils’ Offense Goes Cold In Shutout Loss to Panthers

Two days after suffering a 5-1 blowout defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New Jersey Devils’ offense went cold in a frustrating 1-0 shutout loss to the defending champion Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Unlike the ugliness that surrounded … Continue reading

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Jack Hughes Expected to Miss Eight Weeks Due to Surgery on Finger

The New Jersey Devils provided an update on Jack Hughes. They announced that Hughes underwent successful surgery on his finger. He’s expected to miss eight weeks due to the procedure. Hughes suffered the injury when he accidentally cut his finger … Continue reading

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