New Jersey Devils playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 78% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 78% to make the playoffs, 4.3% to win the Stanley Cup, 103 projected points (likely 85–120). 9-5-0 with 18 points in 14 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 9-5-0 |
|---|---|
| Points | 18 in 14 games |
| Goal difference | +8 |
| Division | Metropolitan (Eastern Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 103 (likely range 85–120) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 78% |
| Win the division | 9% |
| Reach the second round | 44% |
| Reach the conference final | 16% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 8% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 4.3% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 3.3% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM ET | vs Edmonton Oilers | 56% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | vs St. Louis Blues | 59% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM ET | at New York Islanders | 52% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | at Vegas Golden Knights | W 5–2 |
| Oct 28 | at Colorado Avalanche | L 2–5 |
| Oct 27 | at Dallas Stars | W 5–1 |
| Oct 24 | vs Los Angeles Kings | W 3–1 |
| Oct 22 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W 4–1 |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | Centre | +9.8 |
| Jesper Bratt | Left wing | +7.9 |
| Nico Hischier | Centre | +7.7 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | Right wing | +4.9 |
| Luke Evangelista | Right wing | +4.8 |
| Anthony Mantha | Right wing | +3.6 |
| Dougie Hamilton | Defence | +2.2 |
| Cody Glass | Centre | +1.2 |
| Timo Meier | Right wing | +0.8 |
| Brett Pesce | Defence | +0.8 |
| Jake Allen | – | |
| Connor Hellebuyck | – | |
| Rémi Poirier | – | |
| Stefan Noesen | Right wing | −0.2 |
| Evan Rodrigues | Centre | −0.4 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | Centre | −0.5 |
| Declan Chisholm | Defence | −0.7 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | Defence | −0.7 |
| Jesper Boqvist | Centre | −0.8 |
| Luke Hughes | Defence | −0.8 |
| Connor Brown | Right wing | −0.9 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | Defence | −2.4 |
| Brenden Dillon | Defence | −3.1 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | 122 | 99% |
| New Jersey Devils | 18 | 103 | 78% |
| Washington Capitals | 16 | 92 | 41% |
| New York Islanders | 16 | 92 | 40% |
| New York Rangers | 15 | 89 | 30% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 88 | 26% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 86 | 20% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 87 | 23% |