It’s no secret that the New Jersey Devils are on a hot streak. A little over a month into 2026-27, they’ve carved a spot for themselves near the top of the Metropolitan Division, going 12-5-0. The club is currently on a four-game win streak, and their last three contests have been decided either in overtime or a shootout. Meaning, the Devils are finding a way to win gritty, difficult matchups — something they struggled with earlier this season.
After a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night, the Devils will look to sweep a back-to-back for the first time this season. They’ll face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight (Nov. 8) in the second matchup of their three-game road trip. In the meantime, here are a few storylines to follow for the week of Nov. 8 — Nov. 15, 2026.
So far in November, all three of the Devils’ games have gone beyond regulation. It began with a 4-3 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Though the Devils scored three straight, they gave up a one-goal lead a minute into the third period. Connor Hellebuyck and Arseny Gritsyuk were the shootout heroes, helping secure the extra point for the Devils.
The following win against the...