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Sheldon Keefe Provides Update on Devils Defenseman
After participating in pre-game warmups, Luke Hughes was a late scratch for the New Jersey Devils Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets.
The organization announced via social media that Hughes (lower body, precautionary) would not play.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe provided an additional update on the young defenseman after the Devils' 4-0 loss at Canada Life Centre.
"He wanted to play today, but he is not at 100 percent," Keefe told NJD.TV. "There was a good chance that playing the game today would have made it worse. With another game tomorrow and obviously more still to come, we just felt the right thing for him, and our team was to give him the night off. [...] We can call it day-to-day at this point."
The 21-year-old will be re-evaluated tomorrow.
Hughes has appeared in 64 games this season and has 38 points (six goals, 32 assists). He became the first Devils defenseman since Brian Rafalski to record consecutive 30-plus assist seasons.
New Jersey is currently without defensemen Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler and forwards Jack Hughes and Cody Glass.
The Devils will wrap up their three-game road trip against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening.
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Hynes Talks Bratt: 'You Could Tell Right Away He Was Going To Be A New Jersey Devil In The NHL'
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes bumped into Jesper Bratt and his fiancée in his hotel in Boston during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in late February.
It was an opportunity for the New Jersey Devils winger and his former coach to catch up, and when asked about Bratt, Hynes spoke about the 26-year-old's growth.
"Jesper has matured in multiple ways, (including) his game, but I think he's got a confidence about him," Hynes said to The Hockey News during a phone interview.
When Hynes was relieved as head coach of the Devils during the 2019-20 season, Bratt, then 21, earned 32 points. It was before the Swede elevated his game and became one of New Jersey's young stars, earning four consecutive 70-plus point seasons.
Seeing the success Bratt has amassed does not come as a surprise to Hynes, who immediately recognized the youngster's skill all those years ago.
"When he came over, he was really impressive," Hynes said. "I think it was his first training camp that he made the team out of camp. He was fast and tenacious, and you could see the hockey sense and skill. At that point in time, we were going through the initial stages of the rebuild, and when he came over, you could tell right away that he was going to be a New Jersey Devil in the NHL."
Bratt recalled that first NHL training camp in an exclusive interview with The Hockey News.
"I was so happy and proud to be there," he said. "I thought it was awesome. I really felt like I had nothing to lose. I felt I prepared physically and mentally as best as I possibly could. I was extremely honored and happy to be there fighting for a spot and my dream job."
Over time, Hynes saw Bratt go through the process of realizing and understanding what it takes to become an effective offensive player in the NHL. It aligns with Bratt stating that it took one entire season to understand how the League works and four to figure out his game.
Hynes has coached against Bratt for the past few seasons but shared he has watched the odd Devils game here and there. In addition to Bratt improving on his speed and skill, there is one area where Hynes has seen the winger develop his game.
"Where I have really seen him grow is (his play) in the hard areas," Hynes said. "He gets to the net front. He can win puck battles in the offensive zone. He can play one-on-one versus a defenseman down low in the offensive zone. He has really been able to grow his game in those areas."
Hynes is not surprised to see Bratt's game take off because he had a front-row seat to the 5-foot-10 winger's work ethic and dedication for years. For that reason, Hynes envisioned the Stockholm native eventually transitioning into a leadership role. Since a shoulder injury ended Jack Hughes' season, Bratt has been one of New Jersey's alternate captains.
"Even when he was a young guy, when you had one-on-one conversations with him, they were of substance," Hynes said. "I think he's got a lot of substance as a player and a person. I think you can clearly see he has grown into the role of an assistant captain. The way he handles himself off the ice, his personality, and his work ethic to be able to lead a team."
Hynes played a significant factor in Bratt's career, and as the young Swede sat in the locker room in Newark, he spoke highly of the coach who gave him his first opportunity.
"John was my first coach. He was the one who trusted me to put me in this position," Bratt said. "I mean, without him, with another coach, maybe I wouldn't have had the chance to get to this place. Obviously, he has meant a lot to me. To show me the way, show me the ropes, teach me over the years, and even giving me the opportunity and trusting me to be put in this situation."
While there is mutual respect between Bratt and Hynes, once the puck drops Saturday evening at Xcel Energy Center, the focus will be securing two points as the Wild are in the first wild card spot in the Western Conference, and the Devils are looking to punch their ticket to the playoffs after a disappointing 2023-24 season.
Puck drop is at 6:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on MSGSN or listen to it on the Devils Hockey Network
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Devils' Prospect Ethan Edwards Looking Ahead After Signing First Contract
Ever since the New Jersey Devils drafted Ethan Edwards in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, the defenseman had a dream.
On March 25, 2025, that dream became a reality when the organization signed Edwards to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2025-26 season. He additionally signed an American Hockey League (AHL) Standard Player Contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
"Ever since the organization gave me a chance by drafting me back in 2020, this was the goal. To finally be here and to also get my degree (in sports management) along the way, it has been awesome. I am super grateful for my time at (the University of Michigan), and super excited for the future."
The 5-foot-10 defenseman made his professional debut at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York against the Hershey Bears on March 29. Paired with 28-year-old Tory Dello, Edwards finished his first career game with a plus/minus rating of plus-1.
The next night, and second game, the 22-year-old celebrated his first professional point with a secondary assist on the Comets' sixth goal against the Bears at Giant Center.
"I am just happy to be here," Edwards said. "A couple of wins this weekend, it was a lot of fun to be part of it. It was special to get the first point out of the way. It was really cool."
When asked how long it took him to earn his first point at the college level, Edwards smiled and said, "longer than that" saying it took around six games.
With nine games remaining on Utica's schedule, Edwards wants to take this opporutnity to adjust to the day-to-day schedule of the AHL and set himself up for next season, his first as a professional hockey player.
One thing that will ease his transition is reuniting with his former Michigan teammate, Seamus Casey who is wrapping up his first professional season with the Comets.
"It is amazing having him here," Edwards said. "Makes the transition that much easier, having a familiar face. He is a great friend of mine, so it's awesome to have him here."
It was no surprise to hear Edwards, who is staying in a hotel, spends all his time at Casey's place where he lives with fellow teammate Jack Malone.
While this new chapter for Edwards is only days old, the blueliner has already noticed the differences between the college and AHL level.
"All around better players," he explained. "Sharper passes and harder shots. I think I am adapting well. Just keep moving my feet and playing my game."
Edwards and the Comets will continue the final stretch of their regular season on Wednesday, April 11 against the Toronto Marlies at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
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Nico Hischier's Hat Trick Leads Devils To 5-2 Victory Over Wild
Nico Hischier's second career hat trick propelled the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Depth forwards Tomas Tatar and Paul Cotter also scored in the victory. Goaltender Jacob Markstrommade 22 saves on 24 shots.
Hischier gave the Devils a 1-0 lead 29 seconds into the opening frame. It marked the captain's 31st goal of the season, which tied his career-high earned in a single season (2022-23). Per Devils' PR, the goal marked Hischier's 167th career goal. He officially passed Petr Sykora (166 goals) for the eighth most goals recorded in franchise history.
With his primary assist on Hischier's goal, Jesper Bratt improved to 65 assists on the season and 85 points in 2024-25. Stefan Noesen's secondary assist was his 38th point of the season; it marks a new career-high for the 32-year-old.
It took five minutes for Cotter to extend New Jersey's lead to 2-0. The 25-year-old is three points shy of matching his season-high of 25 goals.
Before the conclusion of the first period, Marcus Foligno pulled his team within one with his 12th of the 2024-25 campaign.
The score remained the same while emotions boiled over in the second period with a fight between Foligno and Johnathan Kovacevic.
Hischier scored his second of the night at the 3:13 mark of the third period. It marked his 32nd goal and a new career-high. It proved to be a crucial goal as Ryan Hartman scored two minutes later to bring the Wild within one with 14 minutes remaining in regulation.
Hischier celebrated his second career hat trick with his third goal of the night at the 14:50 mark of the third period. He is the second player in franchise history who scored a hat trick against the Wild, joining Jamie Langenbrunner.
Tatar secured the 5-2 win with his seventh goal of the season. It was a full-line effort as Ondrej Palat and Justin Dowling picked up the assists. Five of New Jersey's bottom-six players found their name on the scoresheet by the final horn.
"It is a huge win for us in the standings, but kind of a morale and emotional win," Kovacevic said to NJD.TV. "I think everyone bought in, everyone really dug in and came together. That is something hard to put into words but you can really feel it in the dressing room."
The Devils will return to Newark and host the Wild on Monday night at Prudential Center.
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Seamus Casey Receives Call Up, Reconnects With Devils
Seamus Casey is back in New Jersey.
The 21-year-old was recalled from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League Wednesday morning and joined the New Jersey Devils for their practice in the afternoon.
"Because we are practicing as much as we are both this week and next, (it is) just to get another defenseman here for our practices," head coach Sheldon Keefe said of Casey's call-up. "We knew we were going to give Brett Pesce and Luke Hughes some time this week, so just having another guy around here and having him be a part of things.
"I would like to get him in at some point, but I don't know when that will be," Keefe continued. "Just to have him around for these practices, I think, is important for him to get back and reconnect with our group."
Keefe confirmed that Pesce and Hughes took a maintenance day.
Casey has appeared in 10 games for the Devils this season and has five points (four goals, one assist). With the Comets, the Miami, Florida native collected 18 points in 30 games.
Between call-ups to the NHL and an upper-body injury that kept Casey off the ice from mid-December to early February, Comets' interim head coach Ryan Parent told The Hockey News it can be challenging for a player to get in a real rhythm. Still, despite the inconsistencies, Casey's positive outlook makes every twist and turn a meaningful experience.
A perfect example is when he was asked how beneficial his last stint with the Devils was, when the team was on a five-game road trip.
"That was my first chance at a real long road trip," he explained to NJD.TV. "I played two of the games and then the rest, obviously a lot of watching, learning, and practicing, but I think it was just a really valuable experience to see exactly how those kinds of trips go. I feel like I have a good lay of the land of how that whole thing goes and what the expectation is day-to-day on a trip like that."
The Devils have six games left before the start of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It remains unclear if or when Casey will draw back into the Devils' lineup, but for now, Casey will continue to embrace every lesson and experience to set himself up for a long and successful career.
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Devils Q&A: 5 Random Questions With Nathan Bastian
Over six years, Nathan Bastian has suited up for 259 games as a member of the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old has carved out a role as a fourth-line winger who plays a reliable and simple game.
After a recent practice, The Hockey News sat with Bastian for a quick mini Q&A before he boarded the bus for the team's current road trip. During the interview, he spoke about his love for the game, career trajectory, and more. Please note that this interview has been edited for length and clarity.
The Hockey News: Lisa Kudrow has publicly spoken about how it took a few years to settle into her Friends character, Phoebe Buffay. How long did it take you to know your role, get comfortable, and understand what it takes to be an NHLer, day in and day out?
Nathan Bastian: It takes some time. I don't know how to put a number on that.
I don't know if you are ever comfortable, but I knew my role pretty quickly and accepted it. I think it is two different things to know your role and be comfortable in it.
THN: Is there a particular moment in your career that you would love to say or show to your younger self to say this is going to be you in the future?
Bastian: There are certain things that are part of (the process), just growing up and learning everything.
I would probably tell my younger self that the little things that people say to you and the little things that happen to you are not as big of a deal as they seem. It is really not a big deal, and it is all going to be okay.
THN: Was there ever a moment in your career when you started to lose your love for the game?
Bastian: I wouldn't say lose my love because I love hockey, but there are definitely tough stretches.
When you have no confidence, things are much, much harder. Still, deep down, you still love the game. Even if I was having a tough time here, if my buddies were playing pond hockey back home, I still would want to play. I wouldn't hate the game, but this here is a little different. This is hard.
THN: What has hockey given you?
Bastian: Pretty much everything.
So many good relationships. Aside from my high school buddies, all my best friends. An opportunity to live in an amazing city. You know, the chance to grow up and mature faster than most people. I was on my own from 15 years old, that is when I moved out.
Obviously, financially (I am fortunate). So yeah, everything.
THN: At this point, does hockey feel like a job to you, or is it still your passion that you have had since you were a kid?
Bastian: You know, you have to remind yourself how lucky you are and how fortunate you are.
You treat it like a job; you take pride in your work. You know, when things are good, it doesn't feel like a job. Some days, it feels like a job. When things are good, it is not a job. It is so much fun.
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Should The New Jersey Devils Extend Jake Allen?
The New Jersey Devils have several pending free agents they will need to make decisions with. Among the most notable of their pending unrestricted free agents is goaltender Jake Allen.
Allen, 34, has had a strong season with the Devils in 2024-25. In 27 appearances this campaign, he has a .913 save percentage, a 2.56 goals-against average, and four shutouts.
Allen has also been heating up down the stretch. In his last 13 appearances for the Devils, he has a 7-6-0 record, a .927 save percentage, and a 2.30 goals-against average. This includes stopping 45 out of 46 shots in the Devils' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 17. He also has two shutouts over that span.
Overall, Allen has been quite solid with the Devils this campaign and is serving well as Jacob Markstrom's backup. With this, it is fair to wonder if the Devils will aim to extend him beyond this season.
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Devils Earn Victory Over Blackhawks, End 3-Game Skid
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils earned two points in a must-win game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, celebrating a 5-3 victory. Nathan Bastian, Timo Meier, Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer, and Stefan Noesen scored. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 21 saves on 24 shots for a .875 save percentage.
In his return to the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch, Bastian scored the game's opening goal at the 6:23 mark of the first period. Luke Hughes and Tomas Tatar assisted the 6-foot-4 winger's fourth goal of the season.
"You get taken out of the lineup just because you are flat-out not playing well enough, so it is unfortunate, but it kind of gives you a chance to reset. Sometimes guys need that, and they don't know that they need that," Bastian said to NJD.TV. "I felt a little more jump today, I was excited to play. It was really nice to make the most of it."
Meier extended New Jersey's lead 27 seconds later. While the Devils were on the power play, the Swiss forward scored his eighth goal of the month. Meier Madness lives on.
The Blackhawks potted their first of the night with 10 minutes remaining in the opening frame. Devils defenseman Simon Nemec was called for interference against Tyler Bertuzzi, and seven seconds into the power play, Bertuzzi scored.
New Jersey entered the first intermission with a 2-1 lead.
Palat extended his team's lead to 3-1 three minutes into the second period while the Devils were shorthanded. Jesper Bratt picked up the lone assist to tie his career-high in points for a single season (83).
The Blackhawks pulled within one with Ilya Mikheyev 17th's goal of the season. Chicago briefly believed the game was tied, but the goal was called back due to a high stick.
Mercer scored New Jersey's fourth goal on the power play. Hughes picked up his third assist of the night, and with his secondary assist, Bratt earned a career-high in points for a single season with 84.
The Devils skated into the second intermission with a 4-2 lead.
With three minutes remaining, the Blackhawks pulled their goaltender, Spencer Knight, for the extra attacker. Frank Nazar pulled his team within one for a 4-3 score. Connor Bedard picked up his first point against the Devils on the play as he was credited with the secondary assist.
Noesen hit the empty net with seconds remaining to seal a 5-3 victory. It marked his 20th goal of the season and the first time the 32-year-old hit the milestone. Nico Hischier picked up the lone assist to extend his point streak to eight games, which matched his career high.
The Devils will continue their road trip and travel north to play the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night at Canada Life Centre.
"Just what we needed for the start of the road trip," Mercer said to NJD.TV. "Get two points under our belt and be happy with our game, moving on now for the next one. It's great when everyone contributes when we get a win like that."
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Devils' Star Defenseman Continues To Etch His Name In Record Books
Luke Hughes has been on a heater for the New Jersey Devils.
Over his last five games, the 21-year-old has eight points (one goal, seven assists) and is on a three-game point streak.
On Monday night, the youngest Hughes brother opened the scoring against the Minnesota Wild, potting his seventh goal of the season at the 12:30 mark of the first period. It was his 40th point of the 2024-25 campaign and the first of two points earned by the defenseman as he assisted on Nico Hischier's third-period goal.
Hughes improved his career numbers to 90 points in 150 NHL games with his two points. In doing so, he passed Joe Cirella for the third-most points by a defenseman in franchise history, age 21 or younger. Only Barry Beck (36-66—102 in 138 GP) and Scott Niedermayer (25-81—106 in 213 GP) have earned more.
"He was excellent," Devils' head coach Sheldon Keefe said of Hughes' performance. "It seemed like any sort of offense that we generated tonight, he was involved in. It is great to see, and we need that."
Per NHL Pr, "Hughes collected a secondary assist on Nico Hischier's go-ahead goal in the third period to register his 22nd career multi-point game. He passed Scott Niedermayer (21) for the second most by a defenseman in franchise history before their 22nd birthday. He now sits one back of Barry Beck (23)."
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Veteran Defenseman Flying Under The Radar For Devils
Brian Dumoulin has flown under the radar since being acquired by the New Jersey Devils on March 6, 2025. At least, that is what goaltender Jacob Markstrom believes.
"He has been unbelievable," he said. "I was super impressed with his game, just watching him play. As a goalie, it is awesome to have a guy you have played against for a long time come in and be a teammate. You appreciate his game so much more."
At 33 years old, Dumoulin has appeared in 81 playoff games and won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017. It was there that Dumoulin met Devils' general manager Tom Fitzgerald.
"We have had our eye on Brian," Fitzgerald said. "I have a history with him. He has got a Stanley Cup pedigree. Versatile. He is a defender. Can play on the PK. […] Moves pucks well. I had my coaching staff watch film on a couple different defensemen at the time and everybody came away (saying) 'this guy could help us.' That was part of my priority was trying to grab him from Anaheim and come into this group."
In New Jersey, Dumoulin has appeared in 13 games, collected five assists, and averaged 18 minutes of ice time per game.
With injuries to Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler, adding the Maine native solidified the pairing with Johnathan Kovacevic, allowing Brett Pesce to move back to the right side.
"I don't want to think of a world in which he wasn't here," head coach Sheldon Keefe said.
Dumoulin is not expected to put up a lot of numbers. As long as he can be a calm presence on the blue line, keep opponents away from New Jersey's net, and make a clean first pass, he is doing precisely what the Devils acquired him to do.
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New Jersey Devils' Jesper Bratt Nearing Major Milestone
After a 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, the New Jersey Devils bounced back in an impressive way against the Minnesota Wild. The Devils defeated the Central Division club by a 5-2 final score and improved to 39-29-7 record for the season.
Without much surprise, Bratt stepped up big in the Devils' latest victory. The star winger had two assists in the contest, improving his total to 66 for the season.
Bratt has been incredible all season, and he is now nearing a major milestone because of it. The 2016 sixth-round pick needs to record only four more points to hit the 90-point mark for the first time in his eight-year career.
When looking at how wonderfully Bratt has been playing down the stretch, it is hard to bet against him recording 90 points if he stays healthy. In his last 10 games, the 5-foot-10 winger has recorded 16 points, so he has undoubtedly been red-hot.
The Devils have seven regular-season games remaining, so Bratt has some time left to get his 90th point of the campaign. Let's see if he can do just that from here.
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Devils Star Nico Hischier Is Red-Hot At Great Time
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier has been one of the team's top players yet again this season. In 70 games, he has a team-leading 34 goals and ranks third on the club with 63 points. With numbers like these, he has undoubtedly stepped up for the Devils yet again this season and has been a big reason why they comfortably sit third in the Metropolitan Division.
However, what's more encouraging about Hischier's play is that he only continues to thrive as the campaign continues. The 2017 first-overall pick is on fire offensively, scoring four goals in his last two games alone. He was already red-hot before this, too, as he has eight goals and 14 points in his previous 11 contests.
With Devils superstar Jack Hughes being done for the season, the Devils need their top players like Hischier to be on their A-game. Right now, Hischer is certainly on his, and it is coming at a great time with the playoffs right around the corner.
It will be interesting to see how Hischier builds on his hot streak from here. Right now, he is not showing a single sign of slowing down.
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Devils Turn To Jake Allen Against Jets In First Half Of Back-To-Back
The New Jersey Devils will turn to Jake Allen Friday night at Canada Life Centre against the Winnipeg Jets.
The 34-year-old will get his first crack at the top team in the Western Conference this season after his tandem partner, Jacob Markstrom, saw six pucks in his net earlier this month in the Devils' 6-1 loss to the Jets in Newark.
Allen enters this game with a 12-14-1 record, a 2.56 goals-against average, and a .913 save percentage. He has three wins over his last five games and a 9-8-3 record against Winnipeg.
The Devils will have a difficult task ahead of them as the Jets have a 26-6-4 record in their home arena.
"There is a reason they are a 100-point team, already clinched playoffs, that is not by chance," Brenden Dillon said to NJD.TV. "I am not surprised to see where they are at. They are very disciplined, they have got great leadership, they have got skill, grit. Their goaltender is arguably the best goalie in the world, so they have got everything that it takes to win. I think for our group we have just got to be prepared for it."
New Jersey's head coach, Sheldon Keefe, will use the following lineup against Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets:
Ondrej Palat - Nico Hischier - Timo Meier
Erik Haula - Dawson Mercer - Jesper Bratt
Paul Cotter - Justin Dowling - Stefan Noesen
Tomas Tatar - Curtis Lazar - Nathan Bastian
Luke Hughes - Brett Pesce
Brian Dumoulin - Johnathan Kovacevic
Brenden Dillon - Simon Nemec
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