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Having found life, Devils to host Hurricanes for Game 4

A late-night sprint down the ice late Friday night provided Simon Nemec redemption, offered a path back into the Eastern Conference quarterfinals for the New Jersey Devils -- and reminded the Carolina Hurricanes of the precarious nature of their position as favorites in the series.

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3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 3-2 Game 3 Double OT Win

On Friday, April 25, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series. With the Hurricanes already up by two games, this was a big one for the Devils; they were counting on their hometown crowd to bring them the good vibes they needed.

Brian Dumoulin News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Brian Dumoulin: Devils’ Unsung Game 3 Hero

The New Jersey Devils fought tooth and nail for a 3-2 double overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. At long last, the Devils made Round 1 into a series, but the win was far from easy.

Simon Nemec News / Breakaway on SI / April 26

Devils Rookie Makes Franchise History

The goal New Jersey Devils rookie Simon Nemec scored is the play dreams are made of for NHL players. In the second overtime period against the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2022 first-round pick skated into the offensive zone carrying the puck with a poise a 21-year-old rarely possesses in the postseason.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / April 26

NHL roundup: Devils top Canes in 2OT, avoid 3-0 hole

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 at Newark, N.J.

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Simon Nemec Becomes Hero as Devils Take Down Hurricanes in Double OT

On Friday night, the New Jersey Devils returned to the Prudential Center for Game 3 – their first home playoff game in 716 days. The Carolina Hurricanes put up a good fight, but the Devils gutted out a dramatic double overtime victory to cut their series deficit in half (2-1).

Simon Nemec News / Field Level Media / April 26

Watch: Devils outlast Hurricanes on Simon Nemec's 2OT goal

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime Friday night for the New Jersey Devils, who got back into their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 26

Young Devils star plays Game 3 hero with OT goal vs. Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils needed a win in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils saw Jonas Siegenthaler return to the lineup after spending nearly three months away due to injury.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Devils get Jonas Siegenthaler boost in crucial Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils trail the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. New Jersey enters Game 3 without a win in the matchup.

Matyas Melovsky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Devils prospect signs AHL contract

Devils prospect Matyas Melovsky will turn pro in 2025-26, just not under an NHL deal. He’s beginning his journey in the organization on a minor-league deal with AHL Utica, the club announced.

Jonas Siegenthaler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Devils defenseman likely making ahead-of-schedule return in Game 3

He is expected to make an ahead-of-schedule return for the team in Friday's Game 3 against the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes 'not going to sit back' despite leading series vs. Devils

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Simon Nemec News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Devils’ Simon Nemec Fighting for Playoff Redemption

Throughout the regular season, Simon Nemec played 27 games with the New Jersey Devils. He spent a significant amount of time in the American Hockey League (AHL), but rejoined the big club again at the beginning of February.

New Jersey Devils News / House of Hockey / April 24

New Jersey Devils Unexpectedly Call Up Seven Players After Possible Injuries to Luke Hughes and Brendan Dillon

The New Jersey Devils are in an 0-2 hole in their series with the Carolina Hurricanes, and after some injury scares, they've recalled a number of players ahead of the series against Carolina shifting back to New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Devils recall seven Black Aces

Since the Devils’ AHL affiliate in Utica failed to make the Calder Cup Playoffs, New Jersey is beefing up its postseason roster with seven Black Aces.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Quinn Hughes' Canucks Future Gets Crucial Update from Elliotte Friedman

A turbulent offseason has cast doubt on the long-term future of Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. Canucks president Jim Rutherford spoke about Hughes' future during the team’s end-of-season media availability on Monday when he was asked about the possibility of signing the blueliner to a long-term contract extension.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / April 24

Elliotte Friedman Gives Insight On The Possibility Of The Hughes Brothers Reuiniting In Vancouver

Following comments from Canucks president Jim Rutherford, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman provides insight on the possibility of the Hughes brothers playing together.

New Jersey Devils News / Inside The Rink / April 23

Devils Drop Second Game in Carolina as Series Transitions to New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, going down 0-2 in the first-round series. With a heavily depleted lineup, particularly on defense, the Devils put together a much better effort than in game one, which unfortunately yielded the same result: a loss.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Devils News & Rumors: Quinn Hughes, Injuries & More

The New Jersey Devils are battling it out in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a first-round series matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Unfortunately, things aren’t going well on or off the ice for the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Full Press Hockey / April 23

Special Teams Errors Cost New Jersey Devils First Two Games

The New Jersey Devils are trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after a Game 2 loss by a score of 3-1. This was after a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the series on Sunday.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Which first-round playoff matchups could end in a sweep?

Will any participant in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have a short-lived spring and see their postseason run end in four games? On Tuesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and Frank Seravalli highlighted the New Jersey Devils, who on Sunday fell 4-1 in Game 1 against the Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

Devils Lose Multiple Defenseman for Game 2

The New Jersey Devils suffered a tough loss in Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes and will enter Game 2 down a few key faces.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Devils’ Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon out for Game 2 against Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils will have a battered blue line for Game 2 against the Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes as neither Luke Hughes nor Brenden Dillon will play, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Tuesday.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 22

New Jersey Devils Fall To Hurricanes 4-1 In Game One

The New Jersey Devils’ playoff journey commenced in Raleigh against a determined Carolina Hurricanes team, a Game One encounter that ultimately favored the home side with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / April 22

NHL Rumors: Could Quinn Hughes Be on the Move?

This is not the ideal time for the New Jersey Devils to be linked in NHL Rumors. New Jersey is preparing for Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, looking to adjust and even the series at 1-1 as they head back to the Prudential Center.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Injuries Pile Up for Devils in Costly Game 1 Loss to Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils’ 2025 playoff run got off to a brutal start Sunday night, falling 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 — and the scoreboard wasn’t even the worst of it.

Jacob Markstrom News / House of Hockey / April 20

Jakob Markstrom Loses His Cool and Accidentally Injures His Own Teammate During Game

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom attempted to slash a Carolina Hurricanes player, but accidentally got his own teammate Cody Glass instead.

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.