Devils’ finishing woes have seemingly started to disappear

Pucks and Pitchforks reports that the New Jersey Devils' long-standing finishing struggles have begun to normalize after persistent issues converting expected goals. After finishing with the league's worst goals scored above expected (-37.4) in 2025-26 and starting the current season slowly, New Jersey has climbed to 15th in the NHL in GAx (-1.4).

The writer notes that positive regression from Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk, alongside the additions of Anthony Mantha and Luke Evangelista, has driven the turnaround. New Jersey has scored at least five goals in four of their opening 12 games under head coach Sheldon Keefe.