Akira Schmid Confirmed Starter Saturday

New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid will be in the crease for Game 6 against the New York Rangers Saturday. Schmid has helped the Devils win three consecutive games, and they now have a 3-2 series lead. Unfortunately, the Rangers have been unable to solve the Swiss netminder, as he's only allowed two goals on […]

Dawson Mercer Contributes Two Points In Game 5 Victory

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer finished with a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-0 victory against the Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Mercer picked up his first career playoff point on a power-play assist, and the 21-year-old added a short-handed goal later in the second period. Mercer was […]

Erik Haula Completes Three-Point Game With An Empty-Net Goal

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula came up big for the team in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rangers, factoring in three goals in a 4-0 win. He scored the side's second goal on the power play early in the second period, had a short-handed assist in the same frame, and then completed a three-point […]

Akira Schmid Outstanding Again In Game 5

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid posted his first career postseason shutout in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rangers. The 22-year-old continued to play a key role in New Jersey's comeback effort in the series, stopping all 23 shots he faced in a 4-0 victory. Schmid is now the first goalie in franchise history to […]

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Jack Hughes Nets Third Goal Of Series Against Rangers

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored his third goal of the first-round series against the Rangers Monday, opening the scoring in a 3-1 Game 4 win. He became the second player in franchise history with three goals through his first four career playoff games, joining John MacLean. Hughes and the Devils had a rough […]

Akira Schmid The Confirmed Starter Monday

New Jersey Devils goalie Akira Schmid will be in goal Monday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers. Schmid made his first-ever NHL playoff appearance in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots and leading the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. In the regular season, he played […]

Akira Schmid Terrific In Playoff Debut To Earn Game 3 Victory

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 35-of-36 shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 overtime victory against the Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. The Devils turned to rookie netminder Schmid for his first career NHL playoff start after starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek surrendered nine goals through the opening two games […]

Jesper Bratt Delivers Two Assists As Devils Get Vital Win

New Jersey Devils right wing Jesper Bratt had two assists as the team cut the deficit to 2-1 in the series against the Rangers on Saturday. He helped Jack Hughes to get a power-play goal in the second period and also had an assist when Dougie Hamilton made it 2-1 in overtime, becoming only the […]

Akira Schmid Set To Start Game 3 For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid is expected to start Saturday's Game 3 against the Rangers. Schmid was in the starter's crease Saturday morning, while Vitek Vanecek shared the net with MacKenzie Blackwood. Vanecek has started both of the first two games in the series, but he's struggled massively and it's not a surprise Devils […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/18/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Timo Meier Doesn't Practice On Saturday

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier missed Saturday's practice due to an illness. His absence will be a slight worry for the team, but there are still a few more games to go until the Devils kick off their first-round series against the Rangers and Meier should feel better by the time Game 1 comes […]

Erik Haula Compiles Two Goals In Devils Victory

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula contributed two markers in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals. Haula was a plus-2 and also had five shots on goal. The speedy winger has been reliable all season for the Devils, logging 15 goals and 27 assists in 80 games. He also carries a plus-13 rating […]

Jack Hughes Sets New Devils Scoring Record

New Jersey forward Jack Hughes made history in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Buffalo, picking up his 97th point of the campaign to set a new franchise record. Patrik Elias had held the record with 96 points since 2000-01. Hughes managed to beat him with a 43-goal, 54-assist effort in 77 games. Can Hughes now become […]

Luke Hughes Makes His NHL Debut Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will make his first NHL appearance Tuesday versus Buffalo. The 19-year-old has just inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the team and starts his pro career after posting 27 goals and 87 points in 80 games for the University of Michigan over two years. Hughes, who is the younger […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/11/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Timo Meier Reaches 40-Goal Mark In Devils Victory

New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier finished with two goals and one assist in Thursday's 8-1 victory against the Blue Jackets. Meier found the back of the net on the power play for his 39th goal of the season, and he later added another goal to get to 40 for the first time in […]

Jack Hughes Posts Career-High Four Points

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes registered a career-high four points in Thursday's 8-1 victory over Columbus. He had two goals and two assists, picking up half of his points on the power play. The 21-year-old became the fourth player in franchise history with at least 10 multi-goal performances across a single season and no […]

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Dawson Mercer's Hat Trick Leads Devils To Victory

New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer produced a hat trick in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Penguins. Mercer scored in each period of the contest to lead the team to an important win as they battle for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. The 21-year-old has been productive in his second NHL season, with […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/2/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Timo Meier Records Two Points In Victory

New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier finished with a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 victory against the Blackhawks. The Devils scored three times in both the second and third period, with Meier collecting an assist in the second and then scoring his sixth goal as a member of the Devils in their […]

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Jack Hughes Scores Two Goals In Loss

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes finished with two goals and one assist in Friday's 5-4 loss against the Sabres. The 21-year-old snapped a five-game goalless drought by scoring twice in the third period of the contest to cut the deficit to one goal at the time. Hughes also picked up his 45th assist of […]

Jesper Bratt Hits A Hat Trick Against Tampa Bay

New Jersey Devils right wing Jesper Bratt registered a hat trick as the team turned a 2-0 deficit into a 5-2 win Sunday versus the Lightning. He started the comeback with two goals in the second period and wrapped up the hat trick with an empty-netter. Bratt has hit a wall this month, putting up […]

Vitek Vanecek Keeps Carolina From Scoring With 32 Saves

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek tallied his third shutout of the season Sunday as the team delivered Carolina a 3-0 loss. The Czech netminder pulled off 32 saves, with Jack Hughes pulling the string offensively and recording a goal and two assists. Vanecek had started the month by giving up 13 goals across three […]

Dawson Mercer Stretches His Point Streak To 11 Games

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer produced another productive performance in Thursday's 3-2 shootout victory over Washington, extending his point streak to 11 games. He had his 22nd goal of the campaign and a power-play assist in the contest. Mercer now shares the franchise record for the longest point streak by a player before age […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/9/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Ondrej Palat Registers Three Points Against Toronto

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat had his first three-point game of the season Tuesday against Toronto, picking up a goal and two assists in a 4-3 loss. Both of helpers came on goals by Erik Haula and he notched a power-play marker himself in the third period. Palat has struggled to make a […]