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The New Jersey Devils began its life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75. After two seasons in Kansas City, the franchise relocated to Denver and became the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies struggled and only made the postseason one time before once again relocating, this time to New Jersey where they remain today. The team has been much more successful in New Jersey and has made the playoffs 23 times since moving. Those postseason appearances include three Stanley Cups, all of which were won in a period of nine seasons—1995, 2000, and 2003. This period was headlined by elite goaltending from Martin Brodeur and the neutral zone trap, a strategy that became synonymous with the Devils. Along with those three Stanley Cups, the Devils reached the Stanley Cup Final on two more occasions—2001 and 2012.

5 Devils the NHL Should Consider for Its Upcoming Amazon Series

While much of the drama at the NHL general manager meetings this week centered on potential rule changes and other tweaks to improve competitive balance, one of the more interesting reports is that the league has signed off on a documentary series to be produced and aired on Amazon next fall. The series is tentatively titled Fire on Ice and will be produced by the same company that made Full Swing and Drive to Survive. The NHL hopes that showcasing its young superstars will resonate with a younger fan base, like Formula 1 did after Drive to Survive, extending its…

Devils’ Top Players Rally to Defeat Toronto in Offensive Showcase

The New Jersey Devils traveled to Canada to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season. The two teams will meet one another three times in three weeks, twice in Toronto and once in New Jersey. The Maple Leafs currently sit in the third spot in the Atlantic Division and have a high chance of playing the Boston Bruins or Florida Panthers in the opening round of the playoffs. The Devils sit five points out of a wildcard spot, with more games played than the teams they are chasing. The Maple Leafs went into the game…

3 Reasons the Devils Should Abandon Playoff Pursuit

The New Jersey Devils have been through a roller coaster of emotions over the past few weeks. From coaching changes to surprise moves at the trade deadline, the team is still fighting for a playoff spot and remains in the race to surpass its opponents and bring some joy to the fans. But here’s a more pessimistic scenario: even with recent good performances, there is still a high probability the Newark team, five points back of the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot, will not qualify. I know fans want to see their team competing for titles, and it’s been a…

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Devils FAQ

What year were the New Jersey Devils founded?

The New Jersey Devils began its life as the Kansas City Scouts, which started playing in 1974-75.

When did the New Jersey Devils play their first game?

The Devils’ first game (played as the Kansas City Scouts) was a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 9, 1974.

Who is the current head coach of the New Jersey Devils?

Lindy Ruff is the current head coach for the New Jersey Devils.