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The New Jersey Devils began their life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75. After two seasons in Kansas City, the franchise relocated to Denver and became the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies struggled and only made the postseason one time before once again relocating, this time to New Jersey where they remain today. The team has been much more successful in New Jersey and has made the playoffs 24 times since moving. Those postseason appearances include three Stanley Cups, all of which were won in a period of nine seasons—1995, 2000, and 2003. This period was headlined by elite goaltending from Martin Brodeur and the neutral zone trap, a strategy that became synonymous with the Devils. Along with those three Stanley Cups, the Devils reached the Stanley Cup Final on two more occasions—2001 and 2012.

New Jersey Devils’ 3 Stars of December
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The New Jersey Devils wrapped up December with a 5-9-1 record, still struggling with injuries and integrating players back into the lineup. They began the month with a four-game losing streak, but managed to end on a high note after securing a 3-2 New Year’s Eve road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets.  With superstar Jack Hughes back on the bench and the return of veteran defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic right around the corner, hopefully, the team can continue to get back on track in 2026. In the latest installment of the “Three Stars of the Month” series for The Hockey…

NHL Morning Recap – January 1, 2026
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Happy New Year! Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the scores of the 10 NHL games that were played on Dec. 31, 2025. Which saw the New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals. As well as the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers battle it out in the late game.  All that and more in the Morning Recap. RANGERS 3 at CAPITALS 6 Capitals’ Tom Wilson Scores Twice Goals in 6-3 win over Rangers Washington Capitals Scoring Summary P1 12:27 – Anthony Beauvillier (8) from Ryan Leonard (14), Matt Roy…

3 Takeaways from Devils’ Gutsy 3-2 Victory Over Blue Jackets
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The New Jersey Devils finished their road trip with a New Year’s Eve contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A fiery third period surge propelled them to a gutsy 3-2 victory, sending them into 2026 on a high note. Related: Blue Jackets Two-Minute Lapse In Third Leads Devils to Victory Lack of Fireworks on New Year’s Eve When both teams previously matched up on Dec. 1, it was absolute mayhem. They combined for a whopping 74 penalty minutes. Following the match, Devils’ forward Paul Cotter said, “I’m sure it’s gonna be quite the match next time we play [Columbus].” Meanwhile,…

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What year were the New Jersey Devils founded?

The New Jersey Devils began its life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75.

When did the New Jersey Devils play their first game?

The Devils’ first game (played as the Kansas City Scouts) was a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9, 1974.

Who is the current head coach of the New Jersey Devils?

Sheldon Keefe is the current head coach for the New Jersey Devils.