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Patrik Elias was the Devils' X-factor in overtime win over Montreal Canadiens

He played part in all five goals — for both teams MONTREAL -- Devils coach John Hynes did not want to put Patrik Elias at risk by playing the 39-year-old forward in back-to-back games soon after returning from a right knee injury. So Saturday morning, after...

John Moore didn't let his Devils teammates down in overtime

Team goals leader Adam Henrique passed up the shot MONTREAL -- With an overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens a shot away in 3-against-3 overtime, Adam Henrique could not have been blamed if he decided to fire away at goalie Mike Condon. Henrique leads the...

Devils are beginning to believe they could be a special team

Another comeback for overtime victory over Canadiens MONTREAL -- There is something very special going on with the Devils right now. Just don't ask Mike Cammalleri to talk about it. "I think we're still in the learning process. It's early to jump to...

John Moore OT goal lifts Devils over Montreal Canadiens, 3-2 | Rapid reaction

Kyle Palmieri ties game with 21.8 seconds left in third period MONTREAL --  John Moore scored on his own rebound at 2:31 of overtime, lifting the Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at Bell Centre.  The Devils pulled Cory...

Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens: LIVE updates, analysis and fan chat

Follow along with Devils fans during the game. * Analysis and fan talk flow in the comments section below. Join in! * For the latest news and updates, REFRESH this page frequently. * App users: For the best mobile experience, use the mobile web version. MONTREAL -- It...

Greetings from the press box: Devils' Eric Gelinas still under a microscope

Cory Schneider set for first career start in Montreal MONTREAL -- If there is a Devils player who seems to be under a microscope the last few years, it is Eric Gelinas. The defenseman, who has been in and out of the lineup the past few seasons, found himself...

Devils' Mike Cammalleri: Turmoil of last season is gone

Cory Schneider will be in goal Saturday night vs. Canadiens MONTREAL -- As he often does, Mike Cammalleri accurately summed up the difference between this Devils team and the one that played under Pete DeBoer and then a coaching triumvirate last...

NHL TV schedule: Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Lee Stempniak banged up in shootout loss MONTREAL -- A shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens Friday night at Prudential Center makes Saturday night's rematch at Bell Centre an important game for the Devils. But they are not intimidated by the powerful...

Why Devils weren't unhappy falling to Montreal Canadiens in a shootout

They'll face Canadiens again Saturday night in Montreal NEWARK -- Against the NHL's best team, the Devils couldn't feel dejected even though they lost a two-goal lead and then fell, 3-2, in Friday night's shootout at Prudential Center. They will have a...

Devils fall to Montreal Canadiens in shootout, 3-2 | Rapid reaction

Patrik Elias picks up first point since his return NEWARK -- Adam Henrique scored a goal in his third straight game but the Devils lost the first half of a home-and-home series with the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2, in a shootout Friday night at Prudential Center.  The...

Montreal Canadiens vs. Devils: LIVE updates, analysis and fan chat

Follow along with Devils fans during the game. * Analysis and fan talk flow in the comments section below. Join in! * For the latest news and updates, REFRESH this page frequently. * App users: For the best mobile experience, use the mobile web version. FIRST...

Greetings from the press box: Devils players deal with Hoboken water main break

Several players live in the city Watch video NEWARK -- The Devils were on a seven-day road trip when Hoboken was affected by a water main break. Several Devils players live in Hoboken. Adam Henrique lives a couple doors down from Kyle...

Devils' Kyle Palmieri will play after having cheekbone X-rayed

Is he angry at Blue Jackets' Ryan Murray? NEWARK -- X-rays and a CT scan showed no fractures in Kyle Palmieri's right cheekbone, so the Devils' right winger will play Friday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens with his normal half-visor rather...

Devils sign Tyler Kennedy; place Jiri Tlusty on injured reserve

Kennedy likely to play against Montreal Canadiens NEWARK -- Tyler Kennedy, who had been signed to a professional tryout contract on Nov. 18, was signed to a one-year, two-way contract Friday and will likely be in the Devils' lineup against the Montreal...

NHL TV schedule: Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Home and home series; Carey Price out NEWARK -- The Devils will open a home and home series with the Montreal Canadiens Friday night at Prudential Center. "It's going to be a great challenge. They've been on fire. They're obviously one of the best teams in the...

Devils' Patrik Elias: If I had started the season, I'd be sidelined by now

Is he still planning on playing next season? Watch video NEWARK -- Patrik Elias may very well be playing his final season in the NHL, so to lose a quarter of the schedule because of an ailing right knee isn't easy to accept. Nevertheless, the...

Devils' Kyle Palmieri will have cheekbone X-rayed

Played last two periods with full protective shield Watch video NEWARK -- Devils right winger Kyle Palmieri was to have his right cheekbone and orbital bone under his right eye X-rayed Wednesday night after he was injured during a first...

Devils thought Adam Henrique's tying goal should have counted

On-ice officials huddled before making call on play Watch video NEWARK -- Adam Henrique said he never heard a whistle, so the Devils' center was surprised when his tying goal midway through the third period Wednesday night was disallowed. "I...

Devils fall to Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1 | Rapid reaction

Adam Henrique has third period goal disallowed Watch video NEWARK -- Adam Henrique had a third period goal disallowed when Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gregory Campbell touched the puck during a delayed penalty call and the Devils suffered a 2-1...

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Devils: LIVE updates, analysis and fan chat

Follow along with Devils fans during the game. * Analysis and fan talk flow in the comments section below. Join in! * For the latest news and updates, REFRESH this page frequently. * App users: For the best mobile experience, use the mobile web version. It was Cory...

Greetings from the press box: Devils' Cory Schneider on his stick handling issues

Why is the veteran goalie vulnerable? NEWARK -- Cory Schneider is never going to be Martin Brodeur when it comes to handling the puck, but the Devils' goaltender also doesn't want to lose games because of his own stick handling mistakes. During the team's...

What's up with Devils tryout Tyler Kennedy and injured defenseman David Schlemko?

Return of Patrik Elias may impact Kennedy NEWARK -- When Tyler Kennedy signed another professional tryout contract with the Devils one week ago, he knew the return of veteran forward Patrik Elias was imminent. Now that Elias is set to play Wednesday night...

What does Devils' Patrik Elias expect in his return from knee injury?

Veteran hasn't played a game since April 11 NEWARK -- He hasn't played a game since April 1. But as forward Patrik Elias returns to the Devils' lineup Wednesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Prudential Center, he said it doesn't seem...

NHL TV schedule: Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Devils coming off 1-2-0 road trip; Blue Jackets have won four of last five NEWARK -- When the Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets met back on Oct. 27, John Tortorella had replaced Todd Richards as head coach six days earlier. After an 0-7-0 start under Richards...

Former Devils defenseman Sergei Starikov looks to make an impact as South Brunswick High coach

He was part of the NHL's Russian invasion in 1989 Sergei Starikov's playing career with the Devils wasn't a great one, but the former defenseman may wind up having a significant impact on hockey in New Jersey. Starikov, who played 16 games in the NHL during...

Dainius Zubrus, bought out last summer by Devils, lands job with San Jose Sharks

Zubrus, 37, has scored 225 NHL goals in 18 seasons. Unexpectedly dumped by the Devils after eight seasons last summer, veteran left wing Dainius Zubrus was determined to find another NHL job at age 37. His quest took awhile. Almost four months and two tryouts later...

Devils' Patrik Elias ready to play; will it be vs. Columbus Blue Jackets?

He missed the first 20 games with ailing knee NEWARK -- Patrik Elias says he is ready to play his first game of the season after missing the first 20 because of an ailing right knee. But will he be in the Devils' lineup Wednesday night when they host the...

Forbes NHL franchise values: New York Rangers on top for 1st time in decade

Devils, Flyers stay in same spot as 2014. The New York Rangers, while still pursing their first Stanley Cup since 1994, now lead the NHL in franchise value for the first time in a decade. After topping Forbes' annual rankings for nine years in a row, the Toronto Maple...

Devils' awards at the quarter pole

Who has been the team's Most Valuable Player? NEWARK -- The Devils have reached the quarter-pole in their first season under rookie coach John Hynes. They have performed better than most expected, with an 11-8-1 record. So who has done well? Most Valuable...

Devils beat Vancouver Canucks, 3-2, to end slide

Mike Cammalleri has a goal and two assists VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Mike Cammalleri had a goal and two assists, Cory Schneider made 36 saves against his former team as the Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2, on Sunday night. Andy Greene and Adam...

Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks: LIVE updates and fan chat

Follow along with Devils fans during the game. * Analysis and fan talk flow in the comments section below. Join in! * For the latest news and updates, REFRESH this page frequently. * App users: For the best mobile experience, use the mobile web version. This is your...

NHL TV schedule: New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Devils going for a season sweep of Canucks. The Devils have an opportunity to do something Sunday night that they've never done before ... sweep a season series from the Vancouver Canucks. Sure, the teams have met just once or not at all from 2002-03 to 2012-13...

Devils remain winless in Canada, lose to Edmonton Oilers, 5-1

Devils drop their second straight north of the border. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Leon Draisaitl and Taylor Hall each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Oscar...

An extensive TV profile of Mike (Doc) Emrick not to be missed

Fascinating segment on HBO's Real Sports with Bryan Gumbel For Devils fans who hated to see Mike (Doc) Emrick leave as the team's TV play-by-play man, as well as those who still enjoy him as NBC's lead hockey announcer, HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will...

Ottawa Senators' Bobby Ryan, N.J. native, injured on crunching check (VIDEO)

Cherry Hill native had been on a hot streak, but likely will miss Saturday's game against Flyers ... and possibly a bunch more due to shoulder injury, Ottawa Senators star right winger Bobby Ryan loves playing against his hometown team and the Flyers will be in...

Devils' executive sleeps on soggy streets for charity

200 executives camped out Thursday night NEW YORK -- The weather wasn't cold Thursday night in New York City (63 degrees at midnight), but it was pouring rain. It was not an ideal night to be outside. Let alone, uh, sleep. But as part of an event called "Sleep Out" to...

5 things that are going right for the Devils

It starts with the coaching staff Be honest. You didn't think the Devils were going to be this good. They're probably not Stanley Cup contention good. And there is a long way to go - 64 games - before we even know if they will be a playoff team. But the Devils...

NHL TV schedule: New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Devils had no players finish among NHL's top 125 scorers last season. This season, they had four of top 50 through Wednesday. Check out this season's NHL scoring leaders, and you might be surprised finding a few Devils players up there pretty high. Left...

Claude Giroux, Flyers recall struggles facing Pete DeBoer-coached Devils teams

DeBoer is in his first season as San Jose's head coach and faces the Flyers on Thursday night. PHILADELPHIA -- Amid frustration, Flyers captain Claude Giroux developed an appreciation for those Devils teams that were coached by Pete DeBoer from 2011-12 through last...

Who is the Devils' dressing room DJ now that Dainius Zubrus is gone?

Country music in the morning? Changes in personnel and playing style have had an obvious impact on the Devils this season. The playoffs are, it appears, within reach. But there is another change that outsiders wouldn't notice. The music in the Devils' dressing...

NHL changes All-Star Game format to 4-team, 3-on-3 tourney with $1 million prize

Each of the league's four divisions will have an 11-player team. If you've watched the NHL's new 3-on-3 overtime format this season, you probably love it. It's nonstop action filled with odd-man rushes and breakaways, and most of the time the game's over before all...

Devils open road trip to Canada with 3-2 loss to Calgary Flames

After Calgary, the Devils move on to Edmonton and Vancouver. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- When David Jones broke into the NHL eight seasons ago, he didn't think about eventually scoring his 100th goal. Jones reached the milestone with his team-leading seventh of the season...

This is the most exciting Devils team since...

The 5 most exciting teams in Devils' history Win or lose, these Devils are exciting. This is definitely the most exciting Devils team to watch since the 2011-12 squad that went to the Stanley Cup Final with Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk. And it just might be...

Should the NHL make the nets bigger?

Is time to increase the size of the nets? With NHL scoring down, is it time to consider a drastic change? That question, raised by NHL general managers last week, included the possibility of increasing the size of the nets--a bad idea according to Helene Elliot...

GM Ray Shero's challenge on first day inspired Devils' surprising start

John Moore: 'There is definitely a chip on our shoulders' Ray Shero had spent much of the summer reading and hearing how bad the Devils would be this season. What he heard, Shero will admit, stirred up a little anger. So on the very first day of...

Devils' Josh Harris and David Blitzer buying share of England soccer's Crystal Palace

They won't run day-to-day operations NEWARK -- One year ago it appeared Devils co-owners Josh Harris and Davis Blitzer were on the verge of buying a controlling interest in English Premier League club Crystal Palace. Those talks seemed to break down...

NHL TV schedule: Devils vs. Calgary Flames live stream: Time, TV, channel, how to watch online

Devils are 10-3-1 over last 14 The Devils are the talk of the NHL, off to a 10-6-1 start few would have imagined. After opening the season with three straight losses, they are 10-3-1. They are confident, but certainly not cocky. "Results yield that level of...

Former Devils forward Dainius Zubrus gets tryout with Pete DeBoer's San Jose Sharks

He'll try again after tryout with Blues didn't work out Dainius Zubrus, whose tryout with the St. Louis Blues did not get him back into the NHL, is giving it another shot with the San Jose Sharks. Former Devils coach Pete DeBoer asked Zubrus if he was...

Devils' Lee Stempniak talks about his best chance so far to win the Stanley Cup

It remains Devils winger's ultimate goal NEWARK -- Devils right winger Lee Stempniak has played for eight different NHL teams and been traded five times. His goal is to win a Stanley Cup before he final hangs up his skates. So what was his best chance so...

8 different NHL teams: Why no one (or everyone) wants Devils' Lee Stempniak

Veteran winger has been traded five times NEWARK -- It is being called one of the biggest free agent bargains in the NHL this past offseason. After a training camp tryout, veteran winger Lee Stempniak was signed by the Devils to a one-year, $850,000...

Devils weigh in on whether the standings mean anything in mid-November

Goalie Cory Schneider: 'We're in a good spot' NEWARK -- Who would have guessed that the Devils would be in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and third in the Metropolitan Division midway through November? Not many. But that is exactly where...