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Is it panic time for the 2026-27 New Jersey Devils?

Is it time to hit the panic button on the 2026-27 New Jersey Devils this early in the season? There are arguments for both sides.

By Luke Garrison · Pucks and Pitchforks

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Writer Luke Garrison questions if the New Jersey Devils should panic after starting their season 2-3.
The Devils suffered a 4-1 loss against the Senators while recording 13 total penalty minutes.
Garrison notes that New Jersey has struggled offensively, scoring only 11 goals across their first five games.

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Pucks and Pitchforks writer Luke Garrison questions whether it is time to panic over the New Jersey Devils' 2-3 start to the 2026-27 season. The Devils recently suffered a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, marked by 13 penalty minutes, including an Anthony Mantha major boarding penalty on Nikolas Matinpalo, and a Stephen Halliday power-play goal.

Garrison argues that low scoring and poor discipline are plaguing the team, pointing out that New Jersey has scored only 11 goals through five games. He suggests head coach Sheldon Keefe could face firing if the struggles persist into November or December.

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