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3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-1 Victory Over Islanders in Preseason Finale

On Saturday evening, the New Jersey Devils hit the road for their second tilt against the New York Islanders. Earlier this week, they defeated their Metropolitan Division rivals 2-1 at…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 1:25 PM
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-1 Victory Over Islanders in Preseason Finale
Key Things to Know
  • The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Islanders 4-1 at UBS Arena in their preseason finale.
  • Luke Evangelista scored two goals for the Devils, including a first-period power-play marker.
  • Arseny Gritsyuk scored 42 seconds into the second period off assists from Dawson Mercer and Evan Rodrigues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Islanders 4-1 at UBS Arena on Saturday in their preseason finale. New Jersey rolled out a full NHL lineup and completed a sweep of their Metropolitan Division rivals following an earlier 2-1 win. Luke Evangelista scored two goals, while Arseny Gritsyuk added another in the victory.

Evangelista opened the scoring on a power play at 6:13 of the first period from a Jack Hughes pass, beating goaltender Ilya Sorokin, before adding his second goal early in the second period. Gritsyuk scored 42 seconds into the second period following passes from Dawson Mercer and Evan Rodrigues.

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