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The New Jersey Devils have yet another injured defenseman on the roster, with Johnny Kovacevic missing the most of Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. With Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon out, when does it become too much for the blue line?
Nick Villano|
Already without Luke Hughes, Johnny Kovacevic, and Brenden Dillon, the New Jersey Devils shared more bad news on the blue line. Due to the injuries, the Devils could put out one of the worst defensive cores in recent playoff history.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils will have an even greater challenge against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5. They're on the brink of elimination, but the captain and the coach are staying positive while facing elimination.
Trey Matthews|
The New Jersey Devils have struggled to score in the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite getting quality chances on offense. Can the injury to Freddie Andersen change their fortunes in the first round?
Nick Villano|
One name missing from the New Jersey Devils' postseason roster, even the extended one, has been left-handed defenseman Santeri Hatakka. It was announced that he is leaving North American hockey for an opportunity elsewhere.
Nick Villano|
Carolina Hurricanes fans hate Timo Meier after he was pushed into goaltender Freddie Andersen, causing him to leave Game 4 with an injury. Meier is going to get relentlessly booed on Tuesday night, and that should motivate the New Jersey Devils forward.
Nick Villano|
The rumor mill is swirling after Mike Sullivan was let go as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. This has attention on New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, as his former GM Kyle Dubas is currently hiring the next Pens head coach.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils are on the brink of elimination in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a need to win three games in a row, Seamus Casey should get a look to provide needed offense from the back end.
Nick Villano|
The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan have parted ways after three-straight seasons of playoff-less hockey. While he is a great coach, the New Jersey Devils aren't going to consider him with Sheldon Keefe in place.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils are on the brink after losing Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Their season is likely going to end because of their inability to play well on special teams.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils just won Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime. How often have the Devils played in multiple overtimes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils were not able to bring the momentum of Game 3's overtime win to Game 4. Now, they are one loss away from packing up and going home for the summer.
Nick Villano|
New Jersey Devils prospect Brian Halonen has been amazing with the Utica Comets this season, but his inability to obtain a call up to the New Jersey Devils has confused fans all season long.
Nick Villano|
Simon Nemec has had a tumultuous season, but when the New Jersey Devils needed him most, he stepped up in the biggest way possible.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes are currently battling for an advantage in their series, but on the other side of their bracket, a major injury could change the playoffs entirely.
Nick Villano|
The New Jersey Devils are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 at the Prudential Center. The Hurricanes have given the Devils trouble in the past, but if the team maintains its aggression and physicality, they could cut the series lead in half.
Trey Matthews|
The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week when they mentioned a possible attempt to target Jack and Luke Hughes to appease brother Quinn Hughes. As we learned, there is no package that could come close to making the trade work.
Nick Villano|
As the New Jersey Devils search for ways to fuel a comeback in the series against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking at recent playoff history could reveal the key to competing on a higher level.
Emma Miller|
After the first few games of the New Jersey Devils 2025 Stanley Cup hopes, fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the fact the Carolina Hurricanes currently lead the series 2-0. Here's four of the top overreactions across X/Twitter.
Jennifer Streeter|
The New Jersey Devils put the Carolina Hurricanes on their heels in Game 2, but they couldn't beat Freddie Andersen more than once. Sheldon Keefe must make lineup changes to get more offense at the Prudential Center.
Nick Villano|
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