The New Jersey Devils are back on the ice today at 11 AM for practice. It will be their first practice since the regular season began, with their home opener approaching tomorrow night. We’ll see what goaltenders are on the ice.
In the links, the Devils’ biggest test so far is ahead. Plus, a vibe check.
Also, Jack Hughes is an actor now, apparently.
Elsewhere, the Blueshirts make history, but not the good kind. Can Alexis Lafreniere rebound? And more news out of Montreal.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: After their three-game, season-opening road gauntlet, the Devils’ biggest test is still ahead of them at home against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, and the runners-up.
More NJHN: Zach Berman checks in on the Devils’ vibe with the good, the bad, and the ugly through the first three games of the 2025-26 season.
Daily Faceoff: Plenty of you were talking about it after Monday’s game, and now so is Matt Larkin. Can Jake Allen usurp starting duties from Jacob Markstrom?
Well, Jack Hughes isn’t worried about any colds, flues, or allergies. How could he be, as the latest face of… Mucinex? Is Hughes Hollywood, now?
Jack Hughes is in a new commercial.
That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/DSpQvh45Z1
— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) October 14, 2025
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Well, the Devils’ rival, the New York Rangers, found themselves on the wrong side of history last night. They’re stumbling out of the gate, and their goalless drought at home continues in three games at Madison Square Garden thus far. Peter Baugh with the daunting stat:
The Rangers are the first team in NHL history to get shut out in their first three home games of the season, per NHL Stats.
The ‘28 Pirates still have the longest time without a home goal, but different OT rules led to them getting to 187 mins in under three full games. https://t.co/g5ZBLLxWnl
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) October 15, 2025
The Athletic ($): Speaking of the Rangers, if they’re going to rebound, or even get out of this current funk, they’re going to need Alexis Lafreniere to rebound. Vince Mercagliano questions whether he can or not.
Montreal Hockey Now: Well, the Montreal Canadiens make headlines again on Tuesday. The team has announced contract extensions for Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes, the architects of the aggressive rebuild for the Habs.
Colorado Hockey Now: Erik Johnson has already taken off in his post-playing career. The ex-Colorado Avalanche defenseman lands a gig with ESPN as an analyst.
