Devils Have An NHL-Best Statistic With A Troubling Catch

The New Jersey Devils have allowed a league-low 34 power-play opportunities in the 2026-27 season, but they carry a troubling 67.65 penalty kill percentage. Writer Todd Matthews highlights that while New Jersey averages an NHL-best 2.26 penalties conceded per game, their penalty-killing efficiency ranks worst in the Eastern Conference and fourth-worst league-wide, leaving them vulnerable whenever opponents do manage to gain an advantage.

New goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has yielded three power-play goals across his first three starts for New Jersey. Matthews emphasizes that the Devils hold a 6-0-0 record when limiting opponents to one or zero power plays, but fall to .500 when yielding three or more. The writer notes New Jersey remains dominant at 5-on-5, making discipline critical to maintaining their winning record.