The New Jersey Devils are seventh in the Metropolitan Division as the team pauses for the Olympic break, which runs from February 6 to 24, 2026, while NHL players compete for gold.
Seven Devils players will represent their country at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Jack Hughes will represent Team USA, making his Olympic debut on February 12 when the United States faces Latvia. The puck drops at 3:10 p.m. at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Jesper Bratt and Jacob Markstrom will play for Team Sweden, opening on February 11 against Italy. The puck drops at 3:10 p.m. at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Jonas Siegenthaler will represent Team Switzerland. They open play on February 12 against France at 6:10 a.m. in the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Simon Nemec will represent Team Slovakia, playing against Finland on February 11. The puck drops at 10:40 a.m. at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
The seven Devils will compete alongside NHL rivals, each aiming to bring home Olympic gold for their country.
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