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😈 Devils Rink Report is hosted by James Nichols, a fully credentialed New Jersey Devils beat reporter for New Jersey Hockey Now on Sportsnaut✏️ PHWAs New Jersey Chapter Chair, covering all things New Jersey Devils🏒 A trusted source covering the NHL since 2015, James' passion for hockey keeps him up to date on all things NHL, especially the Devils🗣️ You can hear James speak on Devils Rink Report via YouTube, and occasionally on SiriusXM NHL Radio.➡️ Be sure to tune into our live show on YouTube every Friday ⬅️
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- 4 days ago49 min
Devils 3, Flyers 2 (OT) | Jack Hughes OT Winner | Home Opener Postgame
The New Jersey Devils opened the season with a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center on October 1, 2026.Jack Hughes scored the winner with 1:37 left in overtime, finishing a give-and-go with Jesper Bratt after taking the puck off Travis Sanheim. Dougie Hamilton tied it unassisted in the second, and Luke Hughes (from Luke Evangelista) forced overtime at 9:44 of the third.Flyers goals: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sanheim, Konecny) in the first, Travis Sanheim (Couturier) early in the third. Joseph Woll stopped 41 of 44. Jake Allen made 23 saves. Devils outshot Philadelphia 44-25. New Jersey is 1-0-0; the Flyers are 0-1-1 after a 7-0 home loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday.Full postgame reaction and breakdown from Devils Rink Report.0:00 Welcome and Jack's stick toss0:49 Shot volume and the process2:29 Do they need a finisher?4:51 Dougie Hamilton and secondary chances6:39 Luke Hughes' goal and the No. 1 question11:45 Jake Allen13:17 Power play still gelling16:24 Declan Chisholm's best game yet18:01 Blue line by committee20:50 Keefe: last year they lose this game25:07 Chat: fun win, odd-man rushes, no trendy pick31:26 Is this Luke's breakout year?32:57 Mantha with Hughes and Bratt38:51 Saturday starter and Chisholm's puck moving41:22 Ice, falls, and more chat43:54 Noesen, Glass, and the bottom six46:25 Jack and the ringside comment48:55 Every game, and sign-off#NJDevils #Flyers #NHL #JackHughesFollow:✅ James Nichols — @JamesNicholsNHL✅ Daniel Amoia — @Daniel_Amoia✅ NJD Hockey Now — @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Devils 4-1 Islanders: Evangelista Scores TWICE | Devils Rink Report
Devils 4, Islanders 1. Final preseason. This was the Opening Night group.Luke Evangelista scores twice. The first is a moving power play: Jack Hughes finds him in the slot and he beats Ilya Sorokin. The second is wall work, two spins off Isaiah George, and a tap in the crease. The Gritsyuk–Rodrigues–Mercer line was the most noticeable unit. The Lombardi–Glass–Brown fourth line dominated chances. The Hughes–Mantha–Bratt line is still a work in progress.James Nichols breaks down the 4-1 win, the lines, the blue line, Jake Allen, and your questions: Seamus Casey’s status, whether Lombardi would clear waivers, and if Gritsyuk should move up to line 1.Opening Night: Thursday vs. the Flyers at the Rock.0:00 Power play movement vs. last year0:32 Devils win 4-1 — Opening Night lineup3:40 First PP: Evangelista scores6:00 Second PP gets too cute7:50 Evangelista’s wall work and second goal10:30 Gritsyuk–Rodrigues–Mercer take over14:50 Fourth line: Lombardi, Glass, Brown18:00 Hughes–Mantha–Bratt still a work in progress20:40 Chisholm, Hamilton, Siegenthaler23:30 Depth: Noesen, Boqvist, cuts, Casey26:30 Allen, Daws, and the Rittich question28:50 Viewer questions29:40 Speed, skill, 2022-23 identity31:10 Would Lombardi clear waivers?33:10 Who stands up if it gets nasty?34:50 Should Gritsyuk move to line 1?36:40 Lombardi vs. Noesen and Boqvist39:30 Opening Night Thursday vs. FlyersFollow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Keefe: Casey Will Miss Time | Devils Blow 2-0 Lead at MSG (SO) | Devils Rink Report
Brutal timing for Seamus Casey. The Devils defenseman suffers a lower body injury vs. the RangersJoin James Nichols to hear everything he saw from tonight and what it means going into the season. Plus he answers all your comments from the chat 😈0:00 Intro0:32 Welcome & 4-3 SO Recap2:37 Nico Daws: Not at Fault6:39 Seamus Casey Injury Update10:18 Anton Silaev Evaluation13:15 Mikael Diotte & Ethan Edwards15:46 Lombardi, Noesen & Boqvist22:48 Matyas Melovsky25:58 Chat Q&A28:02 Outro | Saturday vs IslandersFollow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 2 weeks ago28 min
Red Flags with Nico Daws? Postgame Analysis | Devils Rink Report
Rangers vs. Devils Preseason Postgame Analysis: Any concerns for Nico Daws? Luke Hughes' play after offseason surgery. Chemistry on the 3rd line.James Nichols and Daniel Amoia are live from The Rock to unpack it all!😈0:00 Intro2:02 Welcome & show plans3:33 Slow start / first NHL lineup5:11 Jack Hughes7:52 Nico Daws13:47 Third line18:53 Luke Hughes26:38 OutroFollow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 2 weeks ago28 min
Keefe: Rittich Is 3rd String | Silaev's First NHL Impression | Devils Rink Report
Sheldon Keefe said after the 2-1 preseason win that David Rittich is the third-string goalie — which points to Nico Daws and Jake Allen getting the bulk of the work once the regular season starts.Plus Anton Silaev's first NHL preseason impression: what stood out, the one knock, and what it means for his runway.Devils 2, Islanders 1 at Prudential Center.Connor Brown GWG. Ryan Schmelzer ties it. Rittich 23 saves.He answers all of these questions, plus your comments from the chat 😈0:00 Open / Devils 2, Islanders 14:51 Silaev first impression + the one knock10:53 Lombardi, Chisholm, Edwards17:51 Keefe: Rittich is 3rd string18:57 Daws and Allen get the net24:15 Chat + wrapFollow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Who's lining up with Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier? | Devils Rink Report
NHL training camp is finally underway with the Devils' veterans taking the ice for their first team workouts of the season. On the show, James Nichols unpacks the biggest notes from the day: what are the vibes going into camp, who's playing with Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, the injuries to Nick Bjugstad and Johnathan Kovacevic, and more...Follow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Seamus Casey Doesn't Belong in Rookie Camp | Devils Beat Isles 4-3 SO
Devils rookies even the series with a 4-3 shootout win on Long Island. Seamus Casey set up both third-period goals and looked a level above this group. Ethan Edwards continued to impress; but Lenni Hämeenaho has James feeling a little murky.Plus your questions answered from the chat 😈Follow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Devils Prospects Who Stood Out (& Who Got Burned) vs. Islanders | Devils Rink Report
The Devils have officially taken the ice in a game setting, as their top prospects faceoff against the Islanders' prospects at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House.James Nichols goes over everything he saw from both sides of the ice. How did Anton Silaev look against another club? Did Jakub Málek look comfortable in the crease? Plus he answers your questions in the chat 😈Follow us on social:✅ @JamesNicholsNHL✅ @NJDHockeyNow🚨Check out our live episodes and be sure to participate in the chat🚨🤓 Read about the Devils at newjerseyhockeynow.com
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About Devils Rink Report with James Nichols
😈 Devils Rink Report is hosted by James Nichols, a fully credentialed New Jersey Devils beat reporter for New Jersey Hockey Now on Sportsnaut✏️ PHWAs New Jersey Chapter Chair, covering all things New Jersey Devils🏒 A trusted source covering the NHL since 2015, James' passion for hockey keeps him up to date on all things NHL, especially the Devils🗣️ You can hear James speak on Devils Rink Report via YouTube, and occasionally on SiriusXM NHL Radio.➡️ Be sure to tune into our live show on YouTube every Friday ⬅️
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