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The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta as their general manager, returning him to Newark after roles with the Panthers and the Devils in analytics leadership. An analytics-driven executive and former Devils analytics director, Mehta inherits a young core and a roster likely to see changes ahead of the 2026 draft, including potential moves involving Dougie Hamilton and Timo Meier as he rebuilds the team.
Sunny Mehta was named the New Jersey Devils' general manager, replacing fired Tom Fitzgerald. The 48-year-old analytics-focused executive spent six seasons with the Florida Panthers as assistant GM and head of analytics, helping lead the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025; he previously held roles with the Coyotes, Devils and Capitals. Mehta returns to a Devils team with a young core and a stated goal of returning to the playoffs and contending for the Stanley Cup.
Penguins head to the Prudential Center for a 7:00 PM ET game against the Devils, broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh with radio coverage on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh (40-22-16) has fared well against New Jersey in recent years and sits amid a high-scoring season (277 goals, second in the NHL) under coach Dan Muse. Key players to watch include Rakell on an eight-game point streak (10G-3A in that span), Crosby nearing 30 goals, and Erik Karlsson heating up with 29 points in the last 21 games, with Chinakhov contributing 33 points since joining the Penguins as Pittsburgh eyes a strong stretch run.
The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in a Metro Division matchup on March 28, 5:00 p.m. ET, after a rare three-day break. Carolina is 45-20-6, Devils 37-32-2, with potential lineup notes including Shayne Gostisbehere’s return and a goalie decision between Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen. The game airs on FanDuel Sports Network, with Canes aiming to build on recent form before Sunday’s rematch vs Montreal.
Scott Wheeler slots the New Jersey Devils at No. 22 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, noting a lack of a true elite forward but strong goaltending depth and a solid group of defensemen and depth forwards. The ranking marks a five-spot drop from 2025, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on development over standout top forwards, with notable names such as Mikhail Yegorov (goalie), Anton Silayev, Seamus Casey, Shane Lachance, Topias Vilén and Lenni Hämeenaho among the depth.
Jack Hughes notched his fourth career hat trick as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 at Prudential Center, aided by a perfect 3-for-3 on the power play and a late third-period surge that included an empty-netter; Nico Hischier scored the go-ahead goal in the third as New Jersey capitalized on its special-teams opportunities.
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes, famous for his mangled grin from Team USA’s Olympic gold game, teases fixing his teeth and even hints at a removable option, while noting the smile has become an iconic part of his image.
Olympic hockey star Jack Hughes says life hasn’t returned to normal since the Games, even as he’s honored before a Devils-Penguins game in Pittsburgh, underscoring the ongoing adjustment from Olympic glory to the grind of NHL duty.
Devils fans unleashed a deafening, 10-second chorus of boos at Gov. Mikie Sherrill during a pregame ceremony welcoming Jack Hughes back from Olympic glory, a moment framed as partisan pushback over athletes’ political gestures.
Jack Hughes returned to a boisterous New Jersey crowd to celebrate Team USA's Olympic gold, thanking his teammates, recalling the winning goal, and savoring the moment as a champion with Devils fans and USA Hockey.
Jack Hughes was greeted with a thunderous ovation at Prudential Center as the New Jersey Devils resumed play after the Olympic break, fresh off scoring Team USA’s gold in Milan; he addressed the crowd amid strong U.S. patriotic vibes, with fans chanting 'USA' and celebrating Hughes’ gold-medal heroics.
The New York Islanders acquired Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Carson Soucy, with New Jersey adding a 2027 sixth-round pick and a third-round pick the Islanders had previously sent to the Rangers; the Isles also sent Max Tsyplakov to New Jersey, leaving a net cap increase of about $3.75 million. Palat, who has 10 points in 51 games this season, is viewed as a potential replacement for Kyle Palmieri and will try to recapture his Lightning-era form, aided by Islanders coach Mathieu Darche who knows Palat from Tampa.
Carolina Hurricanes will start Frederik Andersen in goal against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with Jaccob Slavin set to play in both halves of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Shayne Gostisbehere and William Carrier are out with lower-body injuries, while the rest of the lineup remains unchanged from last night’s win over Florida.
The Pittsburgh Penguins played a strong game against the New Jersey Devils but lost 2-1 in a shootout due to a costly turnover by Kris Letang and poor shootout performance, despite dominating play and outshooting their opponents. The team received praise for their overall effort and individual performances, especially Ryan Graves and Erik Karlsson, but Letang's mistake and the lack of power play opportunities were key issues. The Penguins remain close to the top of the division, with coach Dan Muse emphasizing the need to improve refereeing interactions.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the New Jersey Devils in a crucial game that could determine the top spot in the Metro Division, with key players and goalies yet to be announced. The Penguins aim to extend their recent road success and improve their power play and penalty kill, while the Devils, dealing with injuries, look to capitalize on their strong special teams. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and 105.9 The X.