The Avalanche ride a dominant power play and a shutout by Mackenzie Blackwood to beat the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 7, with Cale Makar scoring in the third. Colorado’s early goalie heroics and the PP surge give the team a much‑needed boost. Meanwhile, trade chatter swirls: the Penguins are looking to move veteran depth, while the Blackhawks hunt forward upgrades. The roundup also notes the Red Wings’ collapse in the second period, a heated OT bout between the Devils and Islanders, and the Canadiens’ win over Toronto in hometown jerseys.
After a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on November 7, the Toronto Maple Leafs fall to 8-8-2 overall and 0-3-1 against Atlantic Division rivals. Rookie depth scorer Gavin McKenna admits two costly turnovers, including the play that led to Montreal’s third goal, though he later netted a goal. He says the team must clean up D‑zone mistakes and finish a full 60 minutes to start winning. Veteran Chris Tanev defends the youngster, blaming veteran play instead. The Leafs look to rebound Sunday night at home against the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils (12-5-0, 4-3-0 on the road) host the Leafs (8-8-2, 4-5-1 at home) on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. EDT. All eyes are on Jack Hughes, fresh off his Olympic golden goal, as he squares off against Auston Matthews. The preview also highlights the goaltending debate: backup goalie Jesper Hellebuyck has shown calmer, more effective play than starter Jake Allen, who posted a .826 SV% in the last game. After a gritty win over the Islanders and a tough loss to Montreal for Toronto, the article predicts a high‑stakes showdown and urges fans to watch how the Devils maintain their hot streak.
The New Jersey Devils head to Toronto on Nov. 8 for a 7 p.m. ET showdown with the Maple Leafs after a dramatic 5-4 OT comeback over the Islanders. The Devils (12‑5‑0, 24 points) sit second in the Metro, riding an eight‑of‑nine win streak, while Toronto (8‑8‑2, 18 points) sits seventh in the Atlantic after a 4‑2 loss to Montreal. Projected lineups feature Luke Hughes, Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton for New Jersey, and Auston Matthews, William Nylander and John Tavares for Toronto. Goalies Connor Hellebuyck (expected) and Anthony Stolarz start, though injuries keep Morgan Rielly’s availability in doubt. Both teams are finishing a back‑to‑back, with the Devils traveling and the Leafs staying home.
The New Jersey Devils snap a 6‑0 loss at UBS Arena by rallying from a 4‑2 deficit to win 5‑4 in overtime, thanks to Jack Hughes’ breakaway goal 1:18 into OT on a Luke Hughes feed. Luke Evangelista and Dougie Hamilton also scored in the third, and goaltender Jonathan Allen posted 19 saves. The victory marks the Devils’ fourth straight win (12‑5‑0) as they head to Toronto for a Sunday night matchup. The post also notes trade chatter involving Detroit’s Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, a potential NHL discipline for Tom Wilson, and other league‑wide rumors.
Two of the NHL’s best young defensemen showed off a different side of their games on Saturday night. Rather than creating offense, Matthew Schaefer and Luke Hughes exchanged punches late in the second period of their heated Metropolitan Division rivalry matchup between the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils. The two were the main
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Jack Hughes delivers the overtime heroics again as the New Jersey Devils edge the New York Islanders 5‑4 at UBS Arena on Nov. 7, 2026, marking the Devils’ third straight OT/SO win. Hughes scored the winner and assisted on the tying goal, while Luke Evangelista added a goal and an assist and teammates Dougie Hamilton, Erod Polak and Chisolm also found the net. The Isles’ Simon Holmstrom matched the Devils with a goal and an assist. Despite firing 50 shots, New Jersey’s defense faltered, surrendering a critical third‑period goal to Jake Allen. The game featured high‑intensity forechecking, a chaotic third period, and several on‑ice scuffles, underscoring the team's resilience amid defensive lapses.
The Islanders fall 5-4 in overtime to the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 7, snapping a stretch of tough matchups that included a loss to defending champion Carolina Hurricanes. Anthony Duclair opened the scoring for NYI, but the Devils, now riding a three‑game streak sparked by new net‑minder Connor Hellebuyck’s bench role, rallied behind goals from Evan Rodrigues, Luke Evangelista and Dougie Hamilton to force OT, where Jack Hughes clinched the win. Key Islanders contributors included Matthew Schaefer (28th career goal) and Victor Ecklund, while Ilya Sorokin posted strong numbers. The loss precedes a West Coast road trip starting Nov. 8 in San Jose, with the status of Mat Barzal, Ryan Pulock and Mattias Mechalli still uncertain.
In a surprising second‑period scrap at UBS Arena, rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer (Isles) and New Jersey’s Luke Hughes squared off, marking the first fight on both players’ NHL records. Schaefer, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, opened the game with his fifth goal, but the Devils rallied to tie and force overtime. Jack Hughes sealed a 5‑4 overtime win for New Jersey, extending their four‑game streak while the Islanders fall to three straight losses. Goal scorers included Anthony Duclair, Simon Holmstrom, Victor Eklund for New York and Evan Rodrigues, Declan Chisholm for New Jersey, with Ilya Sorokin making 45 saves.
In an overtime thriller on Nov. 8, 2026, the New Jersey Devils rally from a 4-2 deficit to beat the New York Islanders 5‑4. Ilya Sorokin endures a grueling 50‑shot night, making 45 saves, yet concedes five goals as the Isles dominate possession. Anthony Duclair, Victor Eklund, Simon Holmstrom and rookie Matthew Schaefer each score for New York, while Jack Hughes converts a controversial breakaway for the winner after a chaotic 2‑on‑0 rush. Penalty calls—or the lack thereof—spark debate, but the Devils clinch the crucial regulation point.
In a gritty Metropolitan Division showdown at UBS Arena, the New Jersey Devils edged the New York Islanders 5‑4 in overtime on Nov. 7. Anthony Duclair opened scoring for the Islanders, but the Devils rallied with goals from Declan Chisholm, Luke Evangelista and a power‑play marker by Dougie Hamilton. Jack Hughes sealed the win with a breakaway overtime goal, giving New Jersey its fourth straight victory. Jake Allen recorded 19 saves for the Devils, while Ilya Sorokin posted 45 saves in a losing effort for the Islanders.
The New York Islanders aim to halt a two‑game losing streak Saturday as they host the New Jersey Devils. Ben Hutton makes his Islanders debut, replacing Scott Mayfield in goal, while Ilya Sorokin starts for the Devils, moving past Rick DiPietro into second‑most games played by a New York goalie (319). Jake Allen guards the net for the Islanders. The post serves as a live game thread for fans tracking the showdown.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the New Jersey Devils will play against the New York Islanders for the two teams’ second game of the 2026-27 season. The Devils played their first road game…
The All About the Jersey gamethread previews the New Jersey Devils' October 3 showdown at the New York Islanders. The Devils (11‑5‑0) visit the Islanders (7‑6‑2) for a 7:00 PM EST tip‑off at UBS Arena, with TV coverage on MSGSN/MSGSN2 and radio on Devils Hockey Radio. The post highlights Victor Eklund’s first NHL goal in the third period and promotes the SB Nation app’s Game Chat feature for live interaction. Community rules underscore respectful, stream‑free discussion.
Sunday, November 8 promises a jam‑packed sports day despite the MLB and WNBA seasons ending. The NFL kicks off with a 9:30 AM ET game in Madrid (Cincinnati vs. Atlanta) and rolls through regional matchups on CBS and FOX, culminating in a Sunday Night Football showdown—Tampa Bay at Chicago (8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock). The NBA features the Lakers vs. Pistons at 6 PM ET on NBA TV, while the NHL offers six games, highlighted by the Panthers at the Bruins (1 PM ET) and the Devils at the Maple Leafs (7 PM ET). Motorsports deliver MotoGP in Qatar (11:30 AM ET, FS1), NASCAR’s Cup Series finale (3 PM ET, NBC), and F1’s Brazil Grand Prix (later). College basketball rounds out the day with multiple men’s and women’s games across NBCSN, ESPN, and The CW.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, returning from an early‑season injury, embraces his role alongside rookie sensation Gavin McKenna. Joshua praised McKenna’s “number‑one overall” skill, noting his five goals and 11 points in 17 games, and stressed the importance of feeding him the puck and giving him space. After a brief stint in the top six versus the Utah Mammoth, Joshua rejoins the third line for Saturday’s showdown with the Montreal Canadiens, with the Leafs aiming to snap a losing streak before a back‑to‑back against the New Jersey Devils.
The Toronto Maple Leafs recall goalie Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies to manage their roster ahead of a back‑to‑back series versus the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils. Both Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz will get a rest after Saturday’s skate. Akhtyamov arrives after a stellar Calder Cup playoff, posting a 15‑7 record, two shutouts and a .923 save percentage, earning playoff MVP honors. He recently signed a three‑year, $900,000 AAV extension and has logged a 2‑3‑2 record with a .876 SV% in seven Marlies starts, including a 24‑save effort in a 2‑1 OT loss to the Manitoba Moose.
The New Jersey Devils head to UBS Arena on Nov. 7 to face the New York Islanders, seeking payback after a 6-0 loss in their first meeting on Oct. 3. Coming off a 5-4 OT win over St. Louis, the Devils (11-5-0) sit second in the Metro, while the Islanders (7-6-2) have dropped two straight regulation games. Projected lineups show a possible Jake Allen start, though recent trade acquisition Connor Hellebuyck boasts a 4-0 record with a 2.44 GAA. The Islanders line up Ilya Sorokin in goal and debut Ben Hutton on defense, with Barzal and Maccelli sidelined. Both teams clash at 7 p.m. ET, a pivotal game before the Devils’ back‑to‑back in Toronto.
The Devils rally from a 4‑1 third‑period deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 5‑4 in overtime on Thursday, with Jesper Bratt scoring the winning breakaway. Coach Sheldon Keefe critiques the team’s “too cool” mindset and raises the league’s instigator rule after Timo Meier racked up 17 penalty minutes defending Nico Hischier. The Concern‑O‑Meter returns, marking solid third‑period lead protection (Medium) but a weak penalty kill (High, 67.6%). Anthony Mantha shines with five goals on 3.19 xG since moving down the lineup. Upcoming: Devils face the Islanders Saturday at 7 PM ET at UBS Arena.
The Devils (11-5-0) head into a 7 p.m. EST showdown with the Islanders (7-6-2) after a seven‑win run, looking to avenge a 6‑0 loss on Oct. 3. New Jersey’s momentum is fueled by strong goaltending from Ilya Sorokin and a hot streak, but the back‑to‑back schedule raises a goalie dilemma between Connor Hellebuyck and Jake Allen. New York battles injuries – Barzal, Pulock, and Matias Maccelli are sidelined, while Kyle Palmieri and Anthony DeAngelo struggle – yet Bo Horvat, Matthew Schaefer and Brayden Schenn remain offensive threats. Special teams are tight, so the key will be five‑on‑five play and shutting down Horvat’s power‑play production.
Kris Draper scouted the Devils-Blues on Thursday. The Nashville Predators are interested in Simon Edvinsson. Top 25 NHL free agents.
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The New York Islanders face the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 7 before their annual California road trip. With the Devils riding a winning streak and featuring former Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, they’re hot. The Isles, coming off two straight regulation losses for the first time this season, must start collecting points. Coach Pete DeBoer re‑shuffled the lines at practice, mixing Ondrej Palat with Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri and others, while Ben Hutton may make his debut. The article also notes Hellebuyck’s trade request and other league news.
Connor Hellebuyck makes a splash in New Jersey, posting a 4‑0 start (2.44 GAA, .891 SV%) and helping the Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 5‑4 in OT. He becomes only the second goaltender in franchise history—joining John Vanbiesbrouck—to win his first four games for the Devils. The veteran Vezina‑winner and 2024‑25 Hart Trophy MVP also led the U.S. to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where teammate Jack Hughes scored the winning goal. With the Devils riding a six‑game home streak, the club hopes Hellebuyck can anchor a Stanley Cup run in 2026‑27.
The Maple Leafs see a mixed injury update ahead of a tough five‑game home stretch. John Tavares returns to practice after missing nine games with a lower‑body injury and is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday against Montreal, reclaiming a spot on the top power‑play unit and pushing rookie Gavin McKenna to the second unit. Meanwhile, forward Kirill Marchenko remains out; despite initially saying he’d be back in two weeks following his Oct. 26 lower‑body injury, insider Darren Dreger now reports he’s another two weeks away. The Leafs must navigate games versus the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, Wild and Oilers without Marchenko.