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Key Devils forward expected to return for playoffs

New Jersey Devils’ forward Ondrej Palat was back at practice on Friday after suffering an undisclosed injury in the final week of the regular season that required him to miss Wednesday night’s game against the Red Wings.

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

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3 Devils Who Need to Step Up During the Playoffs

The New Jersey Devils are about to make their first playoff appearance since 2023. They will face the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1, but remain in a tough spot without star forward Jack Hughes.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

3 Hurricanes-Devils bold predictions for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils are facing off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This season started with high expectations for New Jersey, but Jack Hughes’ injury put a damper on this playoff appearance.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

New Jersey Devils’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs

The New Jersey Devils have officially returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after having failed to qualify in 2023-24. Among the main reasons why they failed to achieve a postseason berth last season was injuries to players like Dougie Hamilton along with inconsistent goaltending.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Devils Drop Final Regular Season Game to Detroit Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils lost 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center. It was game 82 for New Jersey, the final regular-season matchup before the team travels to Carolina to begin its playoff campaign.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-2 Loss to the Red Wings

For their last game of the 2024-25 regular season, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings beat the Devils 5-2. With this victory, the Red Wings also won the season series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Red Wings top playoff-bound Devils to continue strong finish

The Detroit Red Wings held off a third-period comeback attempt by the New Jersey Devils to earn a 5-2 win.

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Dougie Hamilton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Devils get a needed defensive return before playoffs

On the season, the offensive-minded defender has put up nine goals, 31 assists and 40 points in 63 games.

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Dougie Hamilton News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Devils’ Dougie Hamilton set to return following 18-game injury absence

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton will make his return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Detroit Red Wings after missing the past 18 games due to a lower-body injury, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

3 Keys to the Devils Defeating the Hurricanes in Round 1

It’s no secret that the Jack Hughes-less New Jersey Devils are considered underdogs in Round 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes, listed around -240 to win the series on most major sportsbooks, are the heaviest favorites among all of the currently set playoff series’.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-4 OT Victory Over the Bruins

On Tuesday, April 15, the New Jersey Devils took on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. It was a back-and-forth battle, but the Devils ultimately won the game 5-4 in overtime.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / April 16

Devils figure to use makeshift squad in finale vs. Wings

A second trip to the playoffs in three seasons means the New Jersey Devils safely can declare their extended rebuild is complete. For the Detroit Red Wings, such sentiments must once again wait until next year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Brian Dumoulin nets OT winner, Devils top Bruins

Brian Dumoulin scored 1:30 into overtime as the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Dumoulin took Dawson Mercer's drop feed and buried a wrist shot high on Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman to score the winning goal, breaking a three-game skid for playoff-bound New Jersey (42-32-7, 91 points).

Brian Dumoulin News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Dumoulin’s Overtime Winner Helps Devils Escape Shaky Effort in Boston

On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils headed north to face the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The Devils were hoping to gain some revenge for an ugly 7-2 loss to the Bruins just a week prior, and did so successfully, as they narrowly escaped the Bruins’ comeback effort in a 5-4 overtime victory.

Jack Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes Nominated for 2025 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Every year, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” For the second consecutive season, the New Jersey Devils have nominated star forward, Jack Hughes.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Who should be the Devils’ Game 1 playoff starting goalie?

With just two games to go in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, the New Jersey Devils already know who they will be facing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dougie Hamilton News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Dougie Hamilton’s Return Could Take Devils Far in Playoffs

For the first time in two years, the New Jersey Devils are headed to the playoffs. The team clinched a postseason slot on Wednesday night, after the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers.

Paul Cotter News / Field Level Media / April 14

Devils F Paul Cotter suspended 2 games for check to head

The NHL Department of Safety suspended New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter for two games following a hearing Monday. Cotter was assessed a match penalty Sunday in a 1-0 home loss to the New York Islanders after he checked Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech in the head.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 14

New Jersey Devils Shutout by Islanders; Sign Prospect to ELC

The New Jersey Devils lost 1-0 to the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon at the Prudential Center. It was a low-event affair between two teams who are locked into their postseason fates: the Devils facing the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Islanders eliminated from playoff contention.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / April 13

900-Game Veteran Reportedly on the Verge of Leaving the NHL for Another League

The New Jersey Devils are headed to the playoffs this year as they have clinched the 3rd spot in the Metro Division. That being said, the team could have a hard time going on a deep run with key players including Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton out for the rest of the season, playoffs included.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13