New Jersey Devils
7th in Metropolitan · 15th in Eastern Conference
vs Sabres
Wed, Feb 25 · 7:00 PM ET · MSG-B, MSG SportsNet
7th in Metropolitan · 15th in Eastern Conference
vs Sabres
Wed, Feb 25 · 7:00 PM ET · MSG-B, MSG SportsNet
Quinn Hughes channels his Vancouver captaincy into overtime wizardry, rifling a wrist shot past Jacob Markstrom to punch Team USA's ticket out of the quarterfinals against a gritty Sweden squad. With Dylan Larkin chipping in a goal and Connor Hellebuyck stonewalling 28 shots, the Americans survive a late Mika Zibanejad equalizer that had everyone on edge. Hughes' tournament assist streak now rivals legends like Brian Leetch, and as the U.S.
Quinn Hughes buries the overtime winner as the United States barely squeak past Sweden into the Olympic semifinals. The Canucks captain's clutch gene flares up on the world's biggest stage, silencing doubters about his leadership. Vancouver faithful see echoes of his Norris form, fueling hopes he carries this edge back to the NHL playoff hunt.
The Canadiens face a pivotal call as one key roster piece screams trade before the 2026 NHL deadline hits. Montreal's front office knows holding pat risks stalling their upward climb in a brutal Atlantic. GMs league-wide circle this name, betting it flips into the picks and prospects that accelerate Kent Hughes' timeline.
Quinn Hughes channels that Vancouver captaincy magic with an overtime snipe that punches Team USA's ticket out of the Olympic quarterfinals against a gritty Sweden squad. Dylan Larkin tips in a Jack Hughes rocket earlier to give the Americans the edge, but Mika Zibanejad claws one back late with Jacob Markstrom yanked for the extra attacker. Hughes, already tying legends like Brian Leetch for U.S.
Team USA grinds out a heart-stopping overtime victory against Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals, with Quinn Hughes delivering the dagger that sends the Americans to the semis. These NHL stars like Matthews, Hellebuyck, and the Hughes brothers have been lights-out, turning heads back home where front offices are already buzzing about the chemistry.
Devils blueliner Simon Nemec dominates among defensemen at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, leading in chance contributions that spark Slovakia's attack. The young puck-mover's vision and poise mirror his New Jersey promise, turning tape-to-tape passes into prime scoring threats. His edge over seasoned rearguards underscores why he's a cornerstone for both club and country moving forward.
The Hughes family eyes hockey immortality, with brothers Jack and Quinn spearheading Team USA's gold-medal charge at the Winter Olympics. Their parents' blueprint has already minted NHL elites, and now Olympic glory beckons in a quest no sibling trio has conquered. Quinn's overtime magic amplifies the stakes, as a medal run rewrites family lore and league history.
Jim and Ellen Hughes, the unsung architects behind NHL stars Jack and Quinn, built a hockey dynasty through relentless training and East Coast grit. As Quinn shines in Olympic overtime glory, whispers grow about the family's blueprint that turned three brothers into league elites. Their influence extends from backyard rinks to international ice, fueling gold-medal aspirations that captivate the hockey world.
Canucks captain Quinn Hughes delivers the overtime heroics, rifling home the winner as Team USA edges Sweden in a tense Olympic quarterfinal thriller. The Hughes brothers' clan rallies behind Quinn's clutch moment, keeping America's gold dreams alive amid a roster stacked with NHL stars. Sweden's stout defense crumbles late, but Quinn's poise under pressure echoes his Vancouver leadership on the biggest stage yet.
Devils captain Nico Hischier and teammate Timo Meier endure a crushing Olympic exit for Switzerland, their medal hopes extinguished in brutal quarterfinal fashion. The duo's chemistry, so lethal in New Jersey, couldn't overcome the tournament's relentless pressure cooker. Switzerland's run ends short, but these NHL studs return battle-tested for a Devils push that front offices already buzz about.
Tate McRae, the Canadian pop sensation everyone streams, links up with New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes in a romance that's got the league buzzing from locker rooms to DeuxMoi tip lines. They've been spotted on cozy NYC dates and her showing face at Devils games, all while Jack shakes off a hand injury that sidelined him right as the Devils were heating up.
The Hughes brothers continue to redefine family legacies in the NHL, with all three landing first-round draft picks from American soil - a feat no other U.S. family has matched. Their parents, Jim and Ellen, built this powerhouse from rinkside in Toronto and beyond, blending elite coaching genes with old-school pond hockey grit that NHL scouts still whisper about.
After two months sidelined by a lower-body injury that's haunted him since November, Marco Rossi is declaring himself 100 percent ready to prove the Canucks' blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade wasn't a mistake. The 24-year-old Austrian center has played just 25 games all season and managed only 15 points, a far cry from the 24-goal scorer Minnesota had before dealing him to Vancouver.
Quinn Hughes drops chilling comments about 'seeing ghosts' during Olympic play, and somehow it rattles Sam Darnold across town. The Canucks captain's eerie admission hints at the mental grind of high-stakes hockey that bleeds into other sports. Front offices whisper about pressure points as Hughes' words echo, reminding everyone that even elites battle unseen demons under the brightest lights.
Pundits peg the Canadiens to snag a $39.75 million Olympian in a bold playoff surge, shaking up their cap-strapped roster. Kent Hughes chases that missing piece amid a wild Atlantic scrum, balancing youth with proven firepower. This predicted coup could catapult Montreal from pretenders to threats.
The Canadiens sit pretty in the playoff hunt, but GM Kent Hughes faces a ticking clock with pending RFAs like Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj demanding tough calls. These aren't just summer worries; they could force Montreal's hand at the deadline, turning question marks into trade chips for immediate playoff muscle. With cap space tight and the Atlantic Division breathing down their necks, Hughes' next move hinges on who stays and who goes.
The New Jersey Devils are 7th in the Metropolitan Division with a 28-27-2 record (58 points). Key injuries include Zack MacEwen (Knee, IR), Brett Pesce (Upper Body, LTIR), totaling $6.28M on injured reserve.