Game Preview #70: New Jersey Devils @ Dallas Stars The New Jersey Devils are heading west for a crucial matchup against the Dallas Stars, as they look to make a statement on their road trip. The game is set for March 24, 2026, and will be broadcast on MSGSN2 and the Devils Hockey Radio Network. The Devils, with a record of 35-32-2, are facing off against the Stars, who have a strong 43-16-11 record. The Devils recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where they suffered a 2-1 loss to the Capitals. The Stars, on the other hand, had a setback on Sunday, falling 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Wyatt Johnston and Justin Hryckowian were the goal scorers for Dallas in that game. The last time these two teams met was on December 3, when the Devils suffered a 3-0 loss at The Rock. This loss marked the beginning of a five-game losing streak that contributed to the Devils' struggles in the standings. The Devils have had a difficult time against the Metropolitan Division this season, with a record of 6-13-2 after their recent loss to the Capitals. However, they have performed well against Western Conference teams, with a 19-10-0 record. The Western Conference has been weak this season, with the playoff cut line at 75 points. The Pacific Division is particularly struggling, with the Anaheim Ducks leading the division at 82 points. This context helps explain the Devils' strong performance against Western teams. They have outscored their opponents 87-77 and have decent underlying metrics, despite a slightly low High Danger Corsi For% of 47.71. Despite their strong record against Western teams, the Devils are expected to face a tough challenge against the Stars, who are one of the elite teams in the league.#new_jersey_devils #jack_hughes #dallas_stars #wyatt_johnston #justin_hryckowian
New Jersey Devils Set to Face Washington Capitals in Third Meeting of the Season The New Jersey Devils will take on the Washington Capitals tonight in their third matchup of the season. The Devils have already secured two victories against the Capitals this year, with both games ending in a 6-3 scoreline. The team’s offensive prowess against the Rangers has been notable, as they defeated the Rangers by the same margin on March 7th and March 18th, accumulating 12 goals in their last two games against the struggling Eastern Conference team. Despite the Rangers’ continued struggles, the Devils’ ability to dominate them remains a highlight of their season. Jack Hughes and Connor Brown led the offensive charge, each recording a hat trick of points with a goal and two assists. Jesper Bratt also contributed with a goal, marking his first consecutive game with a goal since January 27th and 29th. Sheldon Keefe, the Devils’ head coach, has shown a strong preference for Jacob Markstrom in net, starting him in nine of the last 10 games. This decision has sparked speculation that Keefe believes the Devils still have a chance to make the playoffs, relying heavily on Markstrom’s performance to keep their hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Capitals extended their playoff hopes with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The game saw Alex Ovechkin notch his 25th goal of the season, bringing his career total to 922. Tom Wilson added his 25th goal of the year in the second period, helping the Capitals secure the win. Ottawa made a late push, cutting the deficit to one goal in the third period, but Washington sealed the victory with two empty-net goals. The win places the Capitals six points away from the final two wild-card spots, though they still have games in hand on both the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.#new_jersey_devils #jesper_bratt #jack_hughes #washington_capitals #connor_brown
Detroit Red Wings Face New Jersey Devils in Key NHL Matchup The New Jersey Devils will host the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup as they continue their seven-game home stand. The game, set for 7:00 pm EST on Saturday, marks the Devils’ second contest of the season against the Red Wings. The Devils enter the game on a four-game winning streak, including a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers in their most recent game. This win extended Jacob Markstrom’s personal streak of four consecutive victories, with the netminder starting five straight games for the Devils. The Devils’ offensive surge was highlighted by a dominant third period against the Rangers, where they scored three unanswered goals. Jesper Bratt opened the scoring just 1:06 into the game, but the Rangers responded with two quick goals. Dawson Mercer tied the game at 2-2 with 13 seconds remaining in the first period. The teams traded goals in the second period before the Devils took control in the third. Jack Hughes, who tallied three goals in the game, led the charge with an ENG goal that completed his hat trick. Hughes’ performance marked a career-high in goals for the season, signaling a potential turning point in his campaign. The Red Wings, meanwhile, struggled in their most recent game, falling 3-1 to the Florida Panthers at home. The loss extended their skid to two games and marked their third defeat in five contests. Matthew Tkachuk led the Panthers with a hat trick, including an ENG goal in the third period, while Alex DiBrincat scored the lone goal for Detroit. John Gisbon was in net for the Red Wings, but the team’s recent struggles have left uncertainty about their starting goaltender for Saturday’s game, with no official word on whether John Gisbon or Cam Talbot will take the ice.#new_jersey_devils #detroit_red_wings #jacob_markstrom #jesper_bratt #jack_hughes
