New Jersey Devils goaltending prospect Mikhail Yegorov stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced on November 29, when the Boston University Terriers took on Cornell at Madison Square Garden. ​

The New Jersey Devils drafted the 19-year-old in the second round of the 2024 NHL draft. 

Yegorov left the USHL Omaha Lancers to join Boston University midway through the 2024-25 campaign. He was quickly challenged and showed up on the biggest stage for the team at the Beanpot tournament. ​

Now in the 2025-26 season, Yegorov has continued his strong play. In 15 games, he has posted a .891 save percentage, stopping 394 shots and allowing 48 goals. His current record stands at 7-6-1, and he is on track to appear in more games than last season. ​

This continuity was evident when the Boston University sophomore took on Cornell at Madison Square Garden. ​Yegorov saved 28 shots, earning a .966 save percentage and securing the 2-1 win for the Terriers. ​

Yegorov’s strong performances provide hope for the Devils’ future as their current goaltending situation is defined by Jake Allen, signed through 2029-30, and Jacob Markstrom, signed through 2028 on a recent two-year extension. ​

As Yegorov enters his second NCAA season, his continued development comes at a crucial time: Allen and Markstrom, both 35, may leave future openings after their contracts expire. ​

With one of their top goaltending prospects performing well, the Devils can look ahead with growing optimism. ​

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