As injuries hit key players like captain Nico Hischier (upper-body) and goalie Jacob Markstrom (knee) and their offense sputtered, the Devils went 5-5-3 in January to put them in third place in the Metropolitan Division, 10 points behind the first-place Washington Capitals.

In a recent column for Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli linked Jake Evans to the Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. He even reported that one of these teams, the Capitals, has had its eye on the young veteran for a while.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils ... in 36 games for the Devils (27-17-6), who are in third place in the Metropolitan Division behind the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes.

When speaking to the media, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that captain Nico Hischier will not be in the lineup when the Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Oct 12, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Seamus Casey (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The New Jersey Devils are clinging to third in the Metropolitan Division, and they're about to be without star goalie Jacob Markström.

He began his coaching career with the Capitals and spent parts of nine seasons as a head coach with the Capitals, Jets and Devils before taking on various roles with the Bruins.

Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, died at the age of 89.

BOSTON — Former Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils coach Tom McVie has died. He was 89. McVie also coached the Jets to the 1979 World Hockey Association championship over ...

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) checks on New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) as he leaves the ice with an injury after a collision during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Newark, N.J. New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) prepares to replace Markstrom. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Former Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils coach Tom McVie has died. He was 89. McVie also coached the Jets to the 1979 World Hockey Association championship over

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak. Washington is 16-4-4 at home and 34-11-6 overall. The Capitals have a 12-3-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.