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The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in a tight Metropolitan Division battle, with Ryan Leonard opening the scoring, Aliaksei Protas adding an empty-netter, and Jesper Bratt scoring late to narrow the gap; Logan Thompson delivered key saves for Washington as Cole Hutson impressed with his physical play, helping the Caps keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to show off depth and a relentless front-of-net presence even with Sidney Crosby sidelined for a month with a knee injury. The Devils pressed early, but Pittsburgh pulled away in the third as Connor Clifton and Ryan Shea scored, Evgeni Malkin chipped in with two assists, and the penalty kill went 5-for-5. The win keeps the Penguins rolling (15-3-3 since Christmas) and sets up a big test vs. the Rangers, illustrating how the team’s depth and gritty play can carry them in Crosby’s absence.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena after the Olympic break, featuring Check Your Heart Night and the Penguins Charity Game, and a recent trade bringing Samuel Girard as Pittsburgh relies on veterans like Crosby, Malkin, Rakell and Letang to boost their home performance.
Tage Thompson scored and added an assist, Peyton Krebs helped with a goal and an assist, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves as Buffalo defeated New Jersey 2-1 in the NHL’s return from the Olympic break. Buffalo improved to 33-19-6 and remained in the top wild-card spot in the East, while the Devils, who got a late goal from Timo Meier and 28 saves from Jake Allen, fell to 28-28-2.
The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Nick Bjugstad; Bordeleau will report to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds.
Isles acquire Ondrej Palat from the Devils in exchange for Maxim Tsyplakov and a 2026 third-round pick plus a 2027 sixth-round pick; Palat, 34, has one season left on a $30 million contract and has 10 points in 51 games this season, while Tsyplakov has 2 points in 27 games this year. The trade comes as the Islanders push for playoff positioning and follows a recent deal that brought Carson Soucy to New York.
New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said the team’s play has been “absolutely not good enough” and took responsibility for the slump, pledging to find solutions and push the club back toward playoff contention. He emphasized faith in the core and coaching staff despite injuries and a tight standings race, while remaining open to roster upgrades.
The NHL injury report highlights that Brad Marchand is day-to-day for the Panthers, Nemec has returned for the Devils, and the Flyers' Brink and Drysdale are out with upper-body injuries. Other updates include potential returns for Capitals' Protas and Nylander for the Maple Leafs, and various injuries affecting teams like Columbus, Edmonton, and Los Angeles.
The New Jersey Devils lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, primarily due to three self-inflicted goals, including two by Luke Hughes and one by goaltender Jake Allen, despite strong efforts and power plays. The game highlighted unfortunate luck and individual mistakes, but the team showed support for Hughes and resilience in gameplay.
The New Jersey Devils narrowly lost 4-3 in overtime to the Washington Capitals in a competitive game, with Jesper Bratt scoring twice and Cody Glass also contributing, but ultimately falling short after a late Capitals goal in regulation and a decisive overtime score.
Jack Hughes is returning from a finger injury after missing 18 games, and will play for the New Jersey Devils against the Buffalo Sabres. He is joined by teammates Timo Meier and Arseny Gritsyuk, who are also back from injuries, boosting the team's lineup as they aim to improve their standing in the Metropolitan Division.
The NHL injury report highlights J.T. Miller's absence for the Rangers due to an upper-body injury, Timo Meier returning for the Devils, Frank Nazar out for the Blackhawks, and updates on other players' statuses across various teams, affecting upcoming games.
The New Jersey Devils aim to build on their recent win in Vegas by focusing on process and habits as they face Utah on the road, emphasizing strong special teams, neutral zone management, and consistency to secure their second straight win on a short Western U.S. road trip, despite recent struggles and injuries.
Nico Hischier, captain of the New Jersey Devils and a key Swiss player, is preparing to represent Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, marking the first NHL participation since 2014. Despite team injuries and personal challenges, Hischier and his teammates Timo Meier and Jonas Siegenthaler are excited for the opportunity to compete on the international stage, with Hischier balancing his leadership role and team performance in the NHL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New Jersey Devils in a shootout after a 0-0 tie through regulation and overtime, with the Devils winning 2-1 in the shootout. Despite strong control and numerous shots, the Penguins couldn't capitalize, and their shootout struggles continued, with Arturs Silovs unable to stop the Devils' attempts.