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Devils 4-1 Canucks: Hischier Scores 200th Goal + 2G Night | Devils Postgame Live | Nichols & Amoia
The New Jersey Devils snapped their skid with a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on October 10, 2026 at Prudential Center.
Nico Hischier scored twice (including his 200th career goal) and added an assist, Jesper Bratt and Jesper Boqvist also scored, and Jack Hughes had two assists. Jake Allen made 20 saves in his 500th career game as the Devils went 3-for-4 on the power play.
James Nichols and Daniel Amoia break down the key plays, special teams, goaltending, lines, and what’s next for the Devils.
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7 Oct 2026
Poor Discipline, Sloppy Defense in 5-3 Loss to Mammoth | Devils Postgame Live
James Nichols and Daniel Amoia are back live from Prudential Center. The Devils' undisciplined play and poor defensive coverage tonight was the headline for the 5-3 loss to the Mammoth. Falling to 1-2 on the year, many questions around the lineup are starting to be asked.
They break down everything that came out of this loss. Both Luke's showed up. The defense might be an issue. So maybe the power play too. Listen in.
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2 Oct 2026
Devils 3, Flyers 2 (OT) | Jack Hughes OT Winner | Home Opener Postgame
The New Jersey Devils opened the season with a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center on October 1, 2026.
Jack Hughes scored the winner with 1:37 left in overtime, finishing a give-and-go with Jesper Bratt after taking the puck off Travis Sanheim. Dougie Hamilton tied it unassisted in the second, and Luke Hughes (from Luke Evangelista) forced overtime at 9:44 of the third.
Flyers goals: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sanheim, Konecny) in the first, Travis Sanheim (Couturier) early in the third. Joseph Woll stopped 41 of 44. Jake Allen made 23 saves. Devils outshot Philadelphia 44-25. New Jersey is 1-0-0; the Flyers are 0-1-1 after a 7-0 home loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Full postgame reaction and breakdown from Devils Rink Report.
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Devils 4, Islanders 1. Final preseason. This was the Opening Night group.
Luke Evangelista scores twice. The first is a moving power play: Jack Hughes finds him in the slot and he beats Ilya Sorokin. The second is wall work, two spins off Isaiah George, and a tap in the crease. The Gritsyuk–Rodrigues–Mercer line was the most noticeable unit. The Lombardi–Glass–Brown fourth line dominated chances. The Hughes–Mantha–Bratt line is still a work in progress.
James Nichols breaks down the 4-1 win, the lines, the blue line, Jake Allen, and your questions: Seamus Casey’s status, whether Lombardi would clear waivers, and if Gritsyuk should move up to line 1.
Opening Night: Thursday vs. the Flyers at the Rock.
0:00 Power play movement vs. last year
0:32 Devils win 4-1 — Opening Night lineup
3:40 First PP: Evangelista scores
6:00 Second PP gets too cute
7:50 Evangelista’s wall work and second goal
10:30 Gritsyuk–Rodrigues–Mercer take over
14:50 Fourth line: Lombardi, Glass, Brown
18:00 Hughes–Mantha–Bratt still a work in progress
20:40 Chisholm, Hamilton, Siegenthaler
23:30 Depth: Noesen, Boqvist, cuts, Casey
26:30 Allen, Daws, and the Rittich question
28:50 Viewer questions
29:40 Speed, skill, 2022-23 identity
31:10 Would Lombardi clear waivers?
33:10 Who stands up if it gets nasty?
34:50 Should Gritsyuk move to line 1?
36:40 Lombardi vs. Noesen and Boqvist
39:30 Opening Night Thursday vs. Flyers
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25 Sept 2026
Keefe: Casey Will Miss Time | Devils Blow 2-0 Lead at MSG (SO) | Devils Rink Report
Brutal timing for Seamus Casey. The Devils defenseman suffers a lower body injury vs. the Rangers
Join James Nichols to hear everything he saw from tonight and what it means going into the season. Plus he answers all your comments from the chat 😈
0:00 Intro
0:32 Welcome & 4-3 SO Recap
2:37 Nico Daws: Not at Fault
6:39 Seamus Casey Injury Update
10:18 Anton Silaev Evaluation
13:15 Mikael Diotte & Ethan Edwards
15:46 Lombardi, Noesen & Boqvist
22:48 Matyas Melovsky
25:58 Chat Q&A
28:02 Outro | Saturday vs Islanders
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22 Sept 2026
Red Flags with Nico Daws? Postgame Analysis | Devils Rink Report
Rangers vs. Devils Preseason Postgame Analysis: Any concerns for Nico Daws? Luke Hughes' play after offseason surgery. Chemistry on the 3rd line.
James Nichols and Daniel Amoia are live from The Rock to unpack it all!😈
0:00 Intro
2:02 Welcome & show plans
3:33 Slow start / first NHL lineup
5:11 Jack Hughes
7:52 Nico Daws
13:47 Third line
18:53 Luke Hughes
26:38 Outro
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20 Sept 2026
Keefe: Rittich Is 3rd String | Silaev's First NHL Impression | Devils Rink Report
Sheldon Keefe said after the 2-1 preseason win that David Rittich is the third-string goalie — which points to Nico Daws and Jake Allen getting the bulk of the work once the regular season starts.
Plus Anton Silaev's first NHL preseason impression: what stood out, the one knock, and what it means for his runway.
Devils 2, Islanders 1 at Prudential Center.Connor Brown GWG. Ryan Schmelzer ties it. Rittich 23 saves.
He answers all of these questions, plus your comments from the chat 😈
0:00 Open / Devils 2, Islanders 1
4:51 Silaev first impression + the one knock
10:53 Lombardi, Chisholm, Edwards
17:51 Keefe: Rittich is 3rd string
18:57 Daws and Allen get the net
24:15 Chat + wrap
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17 Sept 2026
Who's lining up with Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier? | Devils Rink Report
NHL training camp is finally underway with the Devils' veterans taking the ice for their first team workouts of the season. On the show, James Nichols unpacks the biggest notes from the day: what are the vibes going into camp, who's playing with Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, the injuries to Nick Bjugstad and Johnathan Kovacevic, and more...
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16 Sept 2026
Seamus Casey Doesn't Belong in Rookie Camp | Devils Beat Isles 4-3 SO
Devils rookies even the series with a 4-3 shootout win on Long Island. Seamus Casey set up both third-period goals and looked a level above this group. Ethan Edwards continued to impress; but Lenni Hämeenaho has James feeling a little murky.
Plus your questions answered from the chat 😈
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14 Sept 2026
Devils Prospects Who Stood Out (& Who Got Burned) vs. Islanders | Devils Rink Report
The Devils have officially taken the ice in a game setting, as their top prospects faceoff against the Islanders' prospects at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House.
James Nichols goes over everything he saw from both sides of the ice. How did Anton Silaev look against another club? Did Jakub Málek look comfortable in the crease?
Plus he answers your questions in the chat 😈
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13 Sept 2026
Devils Rookie Camp Day One Standouts | Devils Rink Report
Summer has come and passed, and Devils hockey is FINALLY back! Friday marked the first day that rookies and prospects have reported for the season, signaling we are close to Devils hockey.
James Nichols returns on the mic to get you caught up to speed on the biggest developments heading into the prospect games. Who is shining early? Who isn't showing enough? Are there any dark horses to make the Opening Night roster? And so much more...
He will answer all of those questions, while addressing your thoughts and opinions from the chat 😈
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After a diligent beginning to his first offseason as New Jersey Devils general manager, Sunny Mehta joins the show to talk about the start to his tenure in charge
He and James Nichols dive into the rationale behind the team’s trades/signings, insight into the first-ever offer sheet signing in club history, what his expectations are for some of the returning depth players, and more
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2 Jul 2026
BREAKING: Devils GM Makes BOLD Move, Offer Sheets Mammoth Center | Devils Rink Report
Sunny Mehta continues to mold his vision for the New Jersey Devils, as the team has tendered an offer sheet to RFA forward Barrett Hayton of the Utah Mammoth. The offer comes in at 1-year worth $4.775 million, requiring the compensation of a 2027 2nd round pick. The Mammoth have 1 week to match the contract
James Nichols catches you up on the latest move out of New Jersey and how it all came to be. He also touches on the recent contract extensions, the trade with the Florida Panthers, and all your comments/questions in the chat 😈
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27 Jun 2026
New Jersey Devils select Alexander Command with the 12th Overall Pick | Devils Rink Report
With the 12th overall pick, the New Jersey Devils select...
The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here, and there are HUGE decisions that need to be made by general manager Sunny Mehta for the New Jersey Devils to return to their contender status
James Nichols helps introduce you to the latest draft pick for the Devils, Alexander Command, giving his honest reaction to the pick and diving into when he can help the team, while looking at what the Devils could do for the rest of the summer 😈
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24 Jun 2026
BREAKING: New Jersey Devils Trade Simon Nemec To The Flames 🔥Ft. Pasha Eshghi | Devils Rink Report
The first domino has fallen in the Sunny Mehta era, as the first-time general manager has traded RHD Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames for a massive return that includes two conditional 1st round picks
James Nichols is joined by Deranged Devils Fan Pasha Eshghi of the Spittin' Cliclets Podcast to give you an immediate analysis of the deal for the New Jersey Devils: was the return satisfying enough? Will the Devils regret trading a 22-year old right-handed defenseman? What will the they do with the newly-acquired assets?
We answer those questions, plus yours, coming up....
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13 Jun 2026
Larkin's Effect on New Jersey & Sunny Mehta Swinging Big? | Devils Rink Report
Devils Rink Report is BACK for the next season, gearing you up for a potentially chaotic summer with the New Jersey DevilsOn the show, James Nichols catches you up on everything that's happened so far this summer for the Devils. What's the status of Nico Hischier's next extension? How far along are Arseny Gristyuk's negotiations? What impact will Anton Silayev have in North America?
Plus, he unpacks the Dylan Larkin situation in Detroit and if makes sense for Sunny Mehta to pounce (even without giving up Nico)
He dives into all of these questions, as well as answer any comments you have LIVE from chat. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel to get your questions answered on the show 😈
6 May 2026
What Will Devils Do With The 12th Overall Pick? Instant Draft Lottery Reaction | Devils Rink Report
The first event during the Sunny Mehta era of New Jersey Devils hockey has arrived: the NHL Draft Lottery. While they remained at the 12th overall spot, there are plenty of prospects available in a strong 2026 draft class to make an impact for the team... or maybe the pick will be traded?
On the show, James Nichols reacts to the ramifications of where the Devils will pick. Could they still trade it? Who are some prospects in that range? What will Sunny Mehta be targeting?
He dives into all of these questions, as well as answer any comments you have LIVE from chat 😈
Sunny Mehta was introduced as the 6th general manager in New Jersey Devils history earlier this week, and he immediately proved why the team moved quickly to hire him. His showcased his thought-process, his charisma, and passion for the team he grew up idolizing, while understanding the current state of the franchise is unacceptable.
James Nichols dives into everything from the intro presser with Sunny and David Blitzer. What went wrong for the Devils last season? Will Sheldon Keefe be retained next year? How will he use his poker skills on the job?
Do you feel more confident in Metha after hearing him speak? Let us know what you think in the comments!
17 Apr 2026
Sunny Mehta HIRED as Devils' New GM! Instant Reaction | Devils Rink Report
First off, a big thank you for your support of the show for our very first audio episode. We appreciate your support of the channel and hope you stick around for the exciting content we have coming into the offseason!
The search is over and the New Jersey Devils have found their new commander. Florida Panthers AGM Sunny Mehta has been hired as the next general manager of the Devils in what could be the most pivotal moment in the franchise's history.We hop in to the immediate thoughts of the hire, what kind of philosophy change will come to the organization, and take your thoughts and comments LIVE.
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