Thursday night felt like déjà vu. The last time we watched the New Jersey Devils square off with the Carolina Hurricanes, it was the same kind of relentless work by a tactical team that ultimately ended their season. The Canes were back at it again on Thursday, but the Devils didn’t make it any easier on themselves.
More below.
Elsewhere, another jersey reveal, the Blueshirts suffer a significant injury, their pivot after Connor McDavid’s extension, and more.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils fumble three ties against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, and lose their season opener in humbling fashion.
More NJHN: Read up on the takeaway’s, including why Sheldon Keefe said the Devils were “second-best” all night, Luke Hughes’ mixed bag, and Jacob Markstrom’s performance.
Even More: Michael McLeod won’t return to the NHL, yet. The ex-Devils forward signs a new deal with KHLs Avangard Omsk after a failed return to hockey in North America amid backlash.
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Another jersey surprise? The Pittsburgh Penguins reveal new threads in their home opener on Thursday night, with a callback in a new gold look.
Boston Hockey Now: That’s…. not the start the Boston Bruins wanted to get off to. The B’s lost one of their top defensemen early on Thursday night, as Hampus Lindholm leaves Boston’s tilt versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
San Jose Hockey Now: A catalyst in the Mitch Marner move from the Toronto Maple Leafs to Sin City? San Jose Sharks forward, Ryan Reaves.
Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers are in the win column. On the back of a brilliant shutout performance by Igor Shesterkin, the Blueshirts blanked the Buffalo Sabres. Yet, they lost Vincent Trocheck in the process.
The Athletic ($): Speaking of the Rangers, it was widely believed their summer 2026 plans included Connor McDavid. Well, now that’s no longer an option. So, what is the pivot for general manager, Chris Drury?
