2008–09 New Jersey Devils season facts for kids

The 2008–09 season was a special time for the New Jersey Devils ice hockey team. It was their 26th year playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) since they moved to New Jersey.

The Regular Season Journey

The New Jersey Devils played many games during the 2008-09 regular season. They worked hard to win games and earn points. Their main goal was to play well enough to make it into the playoffs. They competed against other teams in their division and conference. The team showed great effort throughout the season.

Playoff Challenge

After a strong regular season, the Devils made it to the playoffs! This is where the best teams compete for the championship. They faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. This round is called the Conference Quarter-Finals. It was a very close and exciting series. The Devils played seven tough games against the Hurricanes. In the end, the Carolina Hurricanes won the series by winning four games to the Devils' three. This meant the Devils' season came to an end.