NHL · Metropolitan · Est. 1974 · Prudential Center
Updated March 16, 2026
The Devils rank 20th in the power rankings — too good to tank, too inconsistent to be a serious playoff threat. New Jersey's season has been defined by maddening stretches of brilliance followed by head-scratching losing streaks. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt deserve better.
In a division dominated by Carolina's excellence, the Devils have faded into the middle of the pack. The gap between their current roster and the one that reached the second round in 2023 feels wider than ever, and questions about the front office's direction are growing louder.