Eight games into 2026-27, the New Jersey Devils have shown both offensive brilliance and inconsistency, resulting in a 4-4-0 record. Though the team has
The New Jersey Devils hold a 4-4-0 record through eight games of the 2026-27 season and will begin a three-game homestand on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Head coach Sheldon Keefe has adjusted the forward lines amid Luke Evangelista's absence, reuniting Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer while placing Arseny Gritsyuk alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.
Defenseman Luke Hughes has impressed early, leading the team with 24:01 of average ice time and scoring three goals. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers notes that New Jersey's goaltending tandem of Jake Allen and Nico Daws has struggled behind defensive turnovers, allowing three or more goals in five games.
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