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Quick facts for kids New Jersey Devils
Conference	Eastern
Division	Metropolitan
Founded	1974
History	Kansas City Scouts 1974–1976 Colorado Rockies 1976–1982 New Jersey Devils 1982–present
Home arena	Prudential Center
City	Newark, New Jersey
Colors	Red, black, white
Media	MSG Sportsnet MSG Network Audacy WFAN
Owner(s)	Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (David Blitzer and Josh Harris)
General manager	Tom Fitzgerald
Head coach	Sheldon Keefe
Captain	Nico Hischier
Minor league affiliates	Utica Comets (AHL) Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)
Stanley Cups	3 (1994–95, 1999–00, 2002–03)
Conference championships	5 (1994–95, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2011–12)
Presidents' Trophies	0
Division championships	9 (1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10)

The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team. They are based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils play in the National Hockey League (NHL). They are part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

The team started as the Kansas City Scouts in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1974. In 1976, the Scouts moved to Denver. They became the Colorado Rockies. In 1982, the team moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey. They chose their current name, the New Jersey Devils. This name comes from the famous Jersey Devil creature.

For 25 seasons, the Devils played at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Their home games were at Brendan Byrne Arena. Before the 2007–08 season, the team moved to the Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Josh Harris and David Blitzer bought the team in 2013.

Before moving to New Jersey, the team struggled. This continued for their first five years in New Jersey. They did not make the Stanley Cup playoffs. Their luck changed when Lou Lamoriello became general manager in 1987. Under his leadership, the Devils made the playoffs almost every year from 1988 to 2012. They had winning records from 1992–93 to 2009–10.

The Devils have won the Atlantic Division nine times. Their last win was in 2009–10. In 2013, they moved to the new Metropolitan Division. The Devils have reached the Stanley Cup Finals five times. They won the Stanley Cup in 1994–95, 1999–2000, and 2002–03. They lost in 2000–01 and 2011–12. The Devils were known for their strong defense. They helped make the "neutral zone trap" popular in the 1990s.

The Devils have big rivalries with the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils are one of three NHL teams in the New York metropolitan area. The others are the Rangers and the New York Islanders. The Devils are the only major league team that represents the state of New Jersey.

Team History

Early Years: Kansas City and Colorado

In 1972, the NHL decided to add new teams. One team would be in Kansas City, Missouri. This team was called the Scouts. Their name came from a famous statue in the city. In their first season (1974–75), the Scouts struggled. They won only 41 points and finished last in their division. The next season, they only got 36 points. They had a 27-game streak without a win. The Scouts also had trouble getting fans to their games.

After two seasons, the team moved to Denver. They were renamed the Colorado Rockies. They played at the McNichols Sports Arena. The Rockies won their first game in Denver. They almost made the playoffs in 1976–77. But a long losing streak stopped them. They finished last in their division. The next season, they improved and made the playoffs. However, the Philadelphia Flyers quickly knocked them out.

The team had many coaches in its first eight years. No coach stayed for two full seasons. The franchise never won more than 22 games in Colorado. They did not return to the playoffs after 1977–78. In 1978, the team was sold to Arthur Imperatore. He wanted to move the team to New Jersey. But their new arena was not ready. So, the team stayed in Denver. In 1979, Don Cherry became head coach. The Rockies still had the worst record in the NHL.

After two more years, the Rockies were sold to John McMullen in 1982. The team then moved to New Jersey. As part of the deal, the Devils had to pay the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and Flyers. This was because they were moving into their area.

New Jersey: Building a Strong Team (1982–1993)

On June 30, 1982, the team became the New Jersey Devils. The name comes from the legend of the Jersey Devil. This creature is said to live in the Pine Barrens. Over 10,000 people voted to choose the name. The team started playing in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Their home was the Brendan Byrne Arena.

Their first game was a 3–3 tie against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their first win was a 3–2 victory over the Rangers. The team finished with a 17–49–14 record. They were near the bottom of their division.

In November 1983, Wayne Gretzky criticized the Devils. He called them a "Mickey Mouse operation" after a big loss. Later, Gretzky said his comment was "blown out of proportion." Devils fans wore Mickey Mouse gear when the Oilers returned. In the 1983–84 season, the Devils hosted the NHL All-Star Game. Devils goalie Chico Resch won the game.

The Devils slowly built a strong group of players. This included John MacLean, Bruce Driver, Ken Daneyko, Kirk Muller, and Pat Verbeek. Their record improved each season from 1983–84 to 1986–87. But they still missed the playoffs. In April 1987, Lou Lamoriello became team president. He also became general manager before the 1987–88 season.

The 1987–88 Devils had their first winning record. On the last day of the season, they needed to beat the Chicago Blackhawks to make the playoffs. John MacLean scored the winning goal in overtime. The Devils made the playoffs for the first time. They reached the Wales Conference Finals in the 1988 Stanley Cup playoffs. But they lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games.

The next season, the Devils missed the playoffs. Lamoriello signed two Soviet stars, Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov. The team changed coaches several times. Herb Brooks, who coached the "Miracle on Ice" Olympic team, coached in 1992–93. But after another early playoff exit, he was replaced by Jacques Lemaire.

Becoming Champions (1993–2000)

Under Coach Lemaire, the team improved greatly in the 1993–94 season. Key players included defensemen Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, and Ken Daneyko. Forwards were Stephane Richer, John MacLean, Bobby Holik, and Claude Lemieux. Goalie Martin Brodeur won the award for best rookie. The Devils scored 330 goals and set a team record with 106 points.

The Devils faced the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The series went to seven games. The Devils lost in double overtime in Game 7.

Despite the loss, the team returned to the Eastern Conference Finals in the shortened 1994–95 season. They beat the Philadelphia Flyers. Then, they swept the Detroit Red Wings to win their first Stanley Cup. This was New Jersey's first major sports championship. The 1994–95 Devils were the first team to let players spend a day with the Stanley Cup. Claude Lemieux was named the playoffs MVP. There were rumors the team might move to Nashville. But the state agreed to help fund arena renovations.

The Devils missed the playoffs the next season. This was the first time in 26 years a defending champion missed the playoffs. For the rest of the 1990s, the Devils won their division. They were the top team in the Eastern Conference three times. But they could not make a deep playoff run.

Late in the 1999–2000 season, General Manager Lamoriello fired coach Robbie Ftorek. He replaced him with assistant coach Larry Robinson. The Devils then beat the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Philadelphia Flyers. They reached the finals. The Devils won their second Stanley Cup. They beat the defending champion Dallas Stars in six games. Key players included Stevens, Holik, Niedermayer, Daneyko, and Brodeur. New players like Patrik Elias, Petr Sykora, Jason Arnott, and Scott Gomez also helped.

Their second championship run included a great comeback. They were down 3–1 to the Flyers in the Conference Finals. But they won three straight games to win the series. This was the first time in NHL history a team came back from a 3–1 deficit in the Conference Finals. Captain Scott Stevens made a big hit on Flyers star Eric Lindros in Game 7. Stevens won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoffs MVP.

In 2000, the team was sold to Puck Holdings. The new owners wanted to move the team to a new arena in Newark. But this did not happen under their ownership.

Another Cup and the Lockout (2001–2007)

The Devils had a strong offense in 2001. They won their division and finished first in the East. They led the entire league in scoring. Goalie Brodeur played a record 97 games. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals again. But they lost to the Colorado Avalanche in seven games. John Madden won the award for best defensive forward. In 2002, the Devils lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Before the 2002–03 season, the Devils traded away some stars. They got Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner in one trade. They got Jeff Friesen in another. These new players helped the team. They finished first in their division with 108 points. Their playoff run included wins over Boston and Tampa Bay. They then beat the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Conference Finals. In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Devils faced the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Both teams won all their home games. The Devils won their third Stanley Cup in Game 7 at home. After the series, Ken Daneyko, a long-time fan favorite, retired. Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie.

In the 2003–04 season, Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy again. The Devils lost captain Scott Stevens to an injury. But they still finished second in their division. They lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia Flyers. In 2004, Jeff Vanderbeek bought the team. He was a strong supporter of building a new arena in Newark.

The 2004–05 season was canceled due to a lockout. Many Devils players played in European leagues. In 2005, coach Pat Burns could not return due to illness. Assistant coach Larry Robinson became head coach. The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season. Robinson resigned, and Lamoriello became coach again. The team improved greatly. They finished with an 11-game winning streak. This was an NHL record. Brian Gionta set a new team record with 48 goals. The Devils swept the Rangers in the playoffs. But they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the next round.

In the off-season, Claude Julien became head coach. But Lamoriello fired him with only three games left in the 2006–07 season. Lamoriello coached the team again. The Devils won their seventh Atlantic Division title. They beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. But they lost to the Ottawa Senators. This was the last series played at the Continental Airlines Arena.

New Home in Newark (2007–2013)

The Devils hired Brent Sutter as their new coach. They opened their new arena, the Prudential Center, on October 27, 2007. They lost their first game there to Ottawa. In the 2007–08 season, the Devils won a shootout against the Rangers. This gave them home-ice advantage in the playoffs. But they lost to the Rangers 4–1. Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy for the fourth time.

For the 2008–09 season, the Devils signed Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik. Brodeur was out for over three months with an injury. But backup goalie Scott Clemmensen played well. Brodeur returned and broke Patrick Roy's record for regular season wins. Patrik Elias became the team's all-time leading scorer. Zach Parise had a great season with 45 goals and 94 points. In the playoffs, the Devils lost to the Hurricanes in Game 7. The Hurricanes scored two goals in the last 80 seconds to win.

Sutter stepped down as coach. Jacques Lemaire returned as head coach. In the 2009–10 season, the Devils traded for star player Ilya Kovalchuk. The Devils had their 12th 100-point season. They finished first in their division. They made the playoffs for the 13th straight time. But they lost to Philadelphia in the first round.

After Lemaire retired, John MacLean became coach. The Devils signed Kovalchuk to a long contract. The NHL fined the Devils for this contract. MacLean led the team to a poor start. He was replaced by Lemaire again. The team struggled offensively. They missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

In 2011, Peter DeBoer became head coach. His new system helped the offense. Kovalchuk, Elias, Clarkson, and captain Zach Parise all scored 30 or more goals. Rookie Adam Henrique had 51 points. The Devils beat Florida, Philadelphia, and the Rangers in the playoffs. They reached the Finals after nine years. They faced the Los Angeles Kings. The Devils lost the first three games. They won the next two. But the Kings won Game 6 and the series.

In the 2012 off-season, Zach Parise left the Devils. Bryce Salvador became the new captain. The Devils missed the playoffs in the shortened 2012–13 season.

Harris–Blitzer Era (2013–Present)

The Devils had money problems in 2012–13. Owner Jeff Vanderbeek sold the team. Josh Harris and David Blitzer bought the team for over $320 million in 2013. Kovalchuk retired from the NHL to return to Russia. Clarkson also left. The Devils needed offense. They signed veteran Jaromir Jagr. He led the team in scoring in 2013–14. The Devils also got goalie Cory Schneider in a trade. Schneider and 41-year-old Brodeur shared goaltending duties. The Devils missed the playoffs by five points. In 2014, Martin Brodeur left the Devils. He had played his entire 21-year career with them.

The 2014–15 season started with many injuries. Coach Peter DeBoer was fired. Scott Stevens and Adam Oates became co-head coaches. The Devils finished near the bottom of the league.

In 2015, Ray Shero became the new general manager. John Hynes became the new head coach. Shero traded for Kyle Palmieri. Lou Lamoriello left to become general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 2015–16, the Devils missed the playoffs again. The next off-season, the Devils traded Adam Larsson for Taylor Hall. But the team still finished last in the Eastern Conference in 2016–17. However, they won the draft lottery. They picked Nico Hischier first overall in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

In the 2017–18 season, the team had its best start ever. Hall had a great season, scoring 93 points. He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player. With help from goalie Keith Kinkaid and Hischier, the Devils made the playoffs. They lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round.

The Devils missed the playoffs in 2018–19. Hall was injured for almost 50 games. The team finished 15th in the Eastern Conference. They won the draft lottery again. They picked Jack Hughes first overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

In 2019, the Devils got P. K. Subban, Nikita Gusev, and Wayne Simmonds. The 2019–20 season started with a long losing streak. Coach John Hynes was fired. Alain Nasreddine became interim coach. Hall, Andy Greene, and Simmonds were traded. Shero was also fired. Tom Fitzgerald became interim general manager. The season was stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Devils missed the playoffs again. Lindy Ruff became head coach. Goalie Corey Crawford signed but retired before playing a game. The Devils struggled after a COVID-19 outbreak. They missed the playoffs for the third year in a row.

In 2021, the Devils signed defenseman Dougie Hamilton. They also signed goalies Jonathan Bernier and Tomas Tatar. But the 2021–22 season was also disappointing. The Devils missed the playoffs again.

In the 2022–23 season, the team had its best regular season ever. They had a 13-game winning streak. They finished third in the league. They set a team record with 52 wins and 112 points. Goalie Vitek Vanecek played well. Hughes, Hischier, Hamilton, and Jesper Bratt had great offensive seasons. Hughes set a team record with 99 points. The Devils traded for All-Star forward Timo Meier. In the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Devils faced the New York Rangers. They were down 2–0 in the series. But they came back to win in seven games. Rookie goalie Akira Schmid played very well. The Devils reached the Second Round for the first time since 2012. But they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes.

In the 2023–24 season, the Devils played an outdoor game at MetLife Stadium. They beat the Philadelphia Flyers. This was their first game at the Meadowlands since 2007. However, the 2023–24 season was disappointing. The Devils missed the playoffs.

Season Records

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Devils. For the full season-by-season history, see List of New Jersey Devils seasons

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	Finish	Playoffs
2019–20	69	28	29	12	68	189	230	8th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify
2020–21	56	19	30	7	45	145	194	7th, East	Did not qualify
2021–22	82	27	46	9	63	248	307	7th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify
2022–23	82	52	22	8	112	291	226	2nd, Metropolitan	Lost in second round, 1–4 (Hurricanes)
2023–24	82	38	39	5	81	264	283	7th, Metropolitan	Did not qualify

Team Look and Traditions

Jerseys

The Devils' team colors are red, black, and white. These colors are on their home and road jerseys. The home jersey is mostly red. It has black and white stripes on the arms. The road jersey is white with black and red stripes. Both uniforms have black on the shoulders.

Before the 1992–93 season, the uniforms were green and red. Fans called them "Christmas colors." Green was chosen to represent New Jersey as "The Garden State." It also honored the New Jersey Pine Barrens, home of the Jersey Devil.

For many years, the Devils did not have a third jersey. General Manager Lou Lamoriello believed a team should have only one identity. But in 2009, the Devils wore their classic red, white, and green jerseys for a special game. They continued to use these throwback jerseys for some games.

In 2017, the Devils updated their uniforms. The new jerseys, made by Adidas, removed the stripes from the bottom. They also made the sleeve stripes thicker. The Devils wore their classic white, red, and green uniforms for four home games in 2018–19.

In 2020–21, the Devils introduced a "Reverse Retro" jersey. It used the original 1982–1992 uniform design. But green was the main color instead of red. In 2021–22, the Devils finally got a full-time alternate jersey. It was black with white stripes. "Jersey" was written in white script on the front. This uniform was designed by Devils legend Martin Brodeur.

In 2022–23, another "Reverse Retro" jersey was released. It was white with red, navy, and gold stripes. These colors honored the team's past as the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies. In the 2024 NHL Stadium Series, the Devils wore a red and black uniform without white trim. The "NJ" logo was changed slightly.

Logo

The Devils' logo is the letters "N" and "J" combined. The "J" has devil horns at the top and a pointed tail at the bottom. When the team started, the logo was red with a green outline. In 1992, the outline changed to black. This was because it was hard to make the green color consistent on the jerseys. The logo is inside an open black circle. It is on the white part of the jersey's chest.

Mascot

The Devils' mascot is "NJ Devil." He is a 7-foot-tall devil. He is based on the myth of the Jersey Devil. NJ Devil cheers on the crowd, signs autographs, and skates on the ice. He also throws T-shirts to fans. Before 1993, the mascot was "Slapshot," a large hockey puck.

Team Traditions

Arlette Roxburgh has been the team's main national anthem singer since 1996. She is very popular with fans. Pete Cannarozzi has been the team's organist since 2001. His music helps keep the energy up during games.

Some of the loudest fans sit in Sections 233 and 122. These groups call themselves the "Crazies" and the "Diablos." The 233 Crazies started in 1993. They are known for their special jerseys with "CRAZIES" on the back. They lead many chants and are very enthusiastic. The Diablos in Section 122 were encouraged by the team in 2011. They wanted to create a loud fan section like in European soccer.

Mark Baumann, known as "Baumann," is a long-time season ticket holder. He is famous for starting the "D-E-V-I-L-S" chant. He often wears a white Devils jersey with "BAUMANN" and the number 00.

Rivalries

The Devils have strong rivalries with two teams. These rivalries are due to close locations and many playoff games. The "Battle of the Hudson River" is with the New York Rangers. The Devils' arenas are close to Madison Square Garden. The "Battle of the Jersey Turnpike" is with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers have many fans in South Jersey. Both teams won the most Atlantic Division titles before 2013.

Style of Play

The Devils have been known as a defense-first team. This started under coach Jacques Lemaire. He used a system called the "neutral zone trap." This system forces opponents to lose the puck in the middle of the ice. Then, the Devils can counterattack. Some people criticized this style, saying it made hockey boring. But the Devils were very successful with it.

Under coach Brent Sutter, the team played a more attacking style. They focused on keeping the puck and forechecking. This led to more goals for the Devils. When Lemaire returned as coach, the team went back to a more defensive style. They allowed very few goals in the 2009–10 season.

After Lemaire retired again, Peter DeBoer became coach. The team became more offensive. They used an aggressive forecheck with Ilya Kovalchuk. After DeBoer was fired, Adam Oates also worked to improve the Devils' offense.

Players and Staff

Retired Numbers

The Devils have retired five numbers to honor special players.

New Jersey Devils retired numbers

No.	Player	Position	Career	Date of retirement
3	Ken Daneyko 1	D	1982–2003	March 24, 2006
4	Scott Stevens 2	D	1991–2005	February 3, 2006
26	Patrik Elias 3	LW	1994–2016	February 24, 2018
27	Scott Niedermayer 4	D	1991–2004	December 16, 2011
30	Martin Brodeur 5	G	1990–2014	February 9, 2016

Notes:

• ¹ Daneyko played the most games for the Devils (1,283). He played his whole career with the team.
• ² Stevens played 13 seasons with the Devils. He was captain for 12 of those years. He led all three Stanley Cup-winning teams.
• ³ Elias was the first forward to have his number retired. He played his whole career with the Devils. He holds team records for goals, assists, and points.
• ⁴ Niedermayer played his first 13 seasons with the Devils. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2004.
• ⁵ Brodeur holds NHL records for goalies in wins (691), shutouts (125), and games played (1266). He won the Vezina Trophy four times with the Devils.
• The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 for all teams in 2000.

Hall of Fame Honorees

Many Devils players and staff have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

• Players like Peter Stastny, Viacheslav Fetisov, Scott Stevens, Igor Larionov, Doug Gilmour, Joe Nieuwendyk, Brendan Shanahan, Scott Niedermayer, Phil Housley, Dave Andreychuk, and Martin Brodeur have been honored.
• Lou Lamoriello, the Devils' president and general manager for many years, was inducted as a Builder.
• Coaches Herb Brooks and Pat Burns are also in the Hall of Fame.
• Longtime Devils broadcaster Mike Emrick won an award for his broadcasting.

Devils Ring of Honor

The Devils created a Ring of Honor in 2016–17. It honors players and staff whose numbers are not retired.

• John McMullen, the team's owner from 1982 to 2000, was the first person honored.
• Sergei Brylin was inducted in 2024.

Team Captains

This list shows the captains of the New Jersey Devils.

General Managers

This list shows the general managers of the New Jersey Devils.

• Bill MacMillan, 1982–1983
• Max McNab, 1983–1987
• Lou Lamoriello, 1987–2015
• Ray Shero, 2015–2020
• Tom Fitzgerald, 2020–present

Head Coaches

This list shows the head coaches of the New Jersey Devils.

Notes:

• ¹ Robinson became interim head coach in 2000. He was hired permanently after winning the Stanley Cup.
• ² Lamoriello became interim head coach in 2007 after Julien was fired.
• ³ Lemaire became interim head coach in 2010 after MacLean was fired.
• ⁴ Stevens and Oates became interim co-head coaches in 2014 after DeBoer was fired.
• ⁵ Nasreddine became interim head coach in 2019 after Hynes was fired.
• ⁶ Green became interim head coach in 2024 after Ruff was fired.

First-Round Draft Picks

This list shows the players the New Jersey Devils picked in the first round of the NHL Draft.

Team Records

Top Scorers in Team History

These are the top ten players with the most points for the Devils. This includes their time in Kansas City and Colorado.

•  *  – current Devils player

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game

Career Records

• Most games played: Ken Daneyko, 1,283
• Most goals: Patrik Elias, 408
• Most assists: Patrik Elias, 617
• Most points: Patrik Elias, 1,025
• Most penalty minutes: Ken Daneyko, 2,516
• Most wins (goaltender): Martin Brodeur, 688

Regular Season Records

• Most goals in a season: Brian Gionta, 48 (2005–06)
• Most assists in a season: Scott Stevens, 60 (1993–94)
• Most points in a season: Jack Hughes, 99 (43 G, 56 A) (2022–23)
• Most penalty minutes in a season: Krzysztof Oliwa, 295 (1997–98)
• Most wins in a season (goaltender): Martin Brodeur, 48 (2006–07)
• Most power play goals in a season: Brian Gionta, 24 (2005–06)

Playoff Records

• Most goals in a playoff season: Claude Lemieux, 13 (1995)
• Most goals by a defenseman in a playoff season: Brian Rafalski, 7 (2001)
• Most assists in a playoff season: Scott Niedermayer, 16 (2003)
• Most points in a single playoff game: Patrik Sundstrom, 8 (3 G, 5 A) (April 22, 1988) (also an NHL record)
• Most points in a playoff season: Patrik Elias, 23 (9 G, 14 A) (2001)
• Most points by a defenseman in a playoff season: Brian Rafalski and Scott Niedermayer, 18 (2001, 2003)
• Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Perry Anderson, 113 (1988)

Team Records

• Most consecutive wins in a season: 13 (2000–01 and 2022–23)
• Most points in a season: 112 (2022–23)
• Most wins in a season: 52 (2022–23)
• Longest season-ending win streak: 11 (2005–06)

Affiliate Teams

American Hockey League (AHL)

The Devils have had several teams in the American Hockey League (AHL). These teams help develop younger players.

• The Maine Mariners were the first AHL affiliate (1982–1987).
• Then came the Utica Devils (1987–1993).
• The Albany River Rats were the affiliate from 1993 to 2006.
• The Devils bought a team and named them the Lowell Devils (2006–2010).
• They moved and became the Albany Devils (2010–2017).
• Then they became the Binghamton Devils (2017–2021).
• Since 2021, the AHL affiliate has been the Utica Comets.

ECHL

The Devils also had an ECHL team called the Trenton Devils (2006–2011). In 2017, the Devils started working with the Adirondack Thunder as their ECHL affiliate.

Television and Radio

Television: MSGSN

Radio: Audacy (formerly Radio.com), WFAN (selected games)

• Matt Loughlin – play-by-play announcer
• Chico Resch – color commentator

See also

In Spanish: New Jersey Devils para niños