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Devils’ Timo Meier Set to Skate in 700th NHL Game

New Jersey Devils’ Timo Meier is on the brink of an impressive career milestone. During tonight’s (Oct. 3) matchup against the New York Islanders, he’ll skate in the 700th NHL…

By Donnah Campbell · The Hockey Writers

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 2:20 PM

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New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier will skate in his 700th career NHL game against the New York Islanders.
Meier joined the Devils from the San Jose Sharks in February 2023 before signing an eight-year extension.
He has reached the 20-goal milestone across five consecutive NHL seasons.

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New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier is scheduled to play his 700th career NHL game on October 3 against the New York Islanders. Meier, who was acquired by the Devils from the San Jose Sharks in February 2023, has achieved the 20-goal mark in each of the past five seasons.

Following his trade, Meier signed an eight-year, $70.4 million contract extension with New Jersey. He enters the 2026-27 season skating on the Devils' top-six forward line alongside Nico Hischier and Luke Evangelista as the team aims for its second consecutive win.

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Devils’ Timo Meier Set to Skate in 700th NHL Game

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