Devils Gameday Preview: Facing the Islanders in First Road Game

The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday for their first road game of the 2026-27 season. New Jersey enters the Metropolitan Division matchup after securing a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers on opening night. Meanwhile, the Islanders host their home opener following a 2-1 season-opening defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Key storylines for New Jersey include improving special teams after going 0-for-4 on the power play against Philadelphia. The Devils will also focus on building offensive chemistry on their top forward line featuring Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Luke Evangelista. Jake Allen and Ilya Sorokin are projected to start in goal for New Jersey and New York, respectively.