New Jersey Devils Season Preview: Bold Predictions and Breakout Performers
By Nick Villano
2. Predict which game will be the Devils biggest win of the regular season.
Villano: April 9, 2024 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s payback for last year’s fiasco game, and it could clinch the Devils a playoff spot or even the division.
Parise: The biggest win of their season will be the win that clinched them the Metropolitan Division. If that were to happen, it would be the first time that the Devils have won the division in this format.
DeLuca: 1/20/24 vs Dallas. It’s going to be a very special night with the ring of honor returning. Not to mention the Stars are going to finish in 1st place in the central. This win will be huge.
Borges Jr.: The biggest win the Devils will have will be on April 11th, 2024, in Toronto. The Devils and Maple Leafs are nothing but destined to meet in the Eastern Conference Finals in the future. This will be a big final test before the playoffs start.
Rice: The biggest win of the season will be the one that clinches a playoff spot. It doesn’t matter where they finish as far as seeding goes. They just need to get into the dance.
Williams: I hope a December 30th win vs the Boston Bruins on the road will be the biggest win of the season. This game will close the book on a monumental 2023 calendar year for the franchise and hopefully be opening 2024 on the right foot toward continued postseason success for many years.
Bailey: Nov. 18 at home against the Rangers – set the tone for the season early and prove to the NHL you mean business once again.
Fink: The Stadium Series game vs. the Flyers will be the biggest win of the season, simply due to the team bonding and memories that come with it for the entire organization.
Russell: Any one win over the Hurricanes will be huge. Every prediction you see for the Metro will have either the Devils or Hurricanes finishing up top. It will come down to the wire.
Stanislau: The Outdoor Game vs Philly. Rivalry, plus outdoor game, plus fans and players don’t like each other.
Rubin: Biggest win of the regular season will be Saturday, March 9 at The Rock against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Garrison: The most significant win will come when the Devils play the Flyers at MetLife Stadium on February 28th. This game is a big chance to showcase the Devils’ great team, not only on national TV but outdoors.
Annaluru: The December 10th game against Cup favorites Edmonton Oilers will be the Devils’ biggest win.
Holiday: In the big outdoor game, the Devils will crush the Flyers, scoring over six goals.