2025–26 NHL Season
New Jersey Devils
Metropolitan Division · Eastern · 1 games left
87
42-36-3 record
53.7%
81 games played
-20
230 GF · 250 GA
87.9
1 games remaining
Playoff Probability Breakdown
Remaining Schedule
The New Jersey Devils currently have a 0% chance of making the 2025–26 NHL playoffs, a 0% chance of winning the Metropolitan Division, and are projected to finish with 87.9 points over 1 remaining games. Probabilities are updated daily at 9 AM ET using 25,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining NHL schedule.
Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | PTS | W-L-OT | GP | REM | PLAYOFFS | WIN DIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Carolina Hurricanes | 110 | 52-22-6 | 80 | 2 | >99% | >99% |
2 Pittsburgh Penguins | 98 | 41-24-16 | 81 | 1 | >99% | <1% |
3 Philadelphia Flyers | 94 | 41-27-12 | 80 | 2 | 77% | <1% |
4 Washington Capitals | 93 | 42-30-9 | 81 | 1 | 16% | <1% |
5 Columbus Blue Jackets | 92 | 40-29-12 | 81 | 1 | 7% | <1% |
6 New York Islanders | 91 | 43-33-5 | 81 | 1 | <1% | <1% |
7 New Jersey Devils | 87 | 42-36-3 | 81 | 1 | <1% | <1% |
8 New York Rangers | 75 | 33-38-9 | 80 | 2 | <1% | <1% |
Playoff Race Context
Team Stat Rankings
2025–26 Season · Rank out of 32 teams
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View all team rankings →New Jersey Devils 2025–26 Playoff Outlook
The New Jersey Devils currently hold a record of 41-36-3 through 80 games in the 2025-26 NHL season, accumulating 85 points. With only one game remaining, they are not ranked in the Metropolitan Division or the Eastern Conference standings, indicating they are outside of a playoff position. Their projected final points total is 86.
Based on their current standing and remaining schedule, the Devils have a 0% probability of making the playoffs, a 0% probability of winning their division, and a 0% probability of securing a Wild Card spot. These probabilities clearly indicate that the team will not be participating in the 2025-26 NHL postseason.
Season Narrative
The 2025-26 season for the New Jersey Devils has been characterized by their 41-36-3 record over 80 games, resulting in 85 points. Despite a winning record, their performance has not been sufficient to contend for a playoff berth, as evidenced by their current division and conference rankings of 0. Their projected final point total of 86 suggests a consistent but ultimately insufficient performance trajectory.
What Needs to Happen
To improve their standing in future seasons, the New Jersey Devils will need to significantly elevate their performance beyond their 41-36-3 record. Given their 0% probability of making the playoffs, winning the division, or securing a Wild Card spot this season, strategic adjustments will be necessary to climb the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference ranks and compete for a postseason position.
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Analysis based on simulation data through 2026-04-12. Updated daily after each simulation run.