![]() ![]() He was named a finalist for the Selke Trophy, an award for the best defensive forward. Captain Nico Hischier had a strong season with 80 points. At 21 years old, Hughes posted 99 points, breaking a franchise record set by Patrik Elias. Jack Hughes is the superstar New Jersey hoped for. Were the Devils for real? Naysayers still didn’t think so. The Devils went on a tear with a 13-game winning streak that created ripples of chatter. It wasn’t long before “Sorry Lindy” echoed through the Rock, though. Ruff has coached the Devils for three years. After a decade-long rebuild, New Jersey has arrived.įollowing a rough start to the season, “Fire Lindy” chants rang throughout the Prudential Center, calling for head coach Lindy Ruff’s head. Most people didn’t expect them to finish third overall in the NHL, just one point behind the Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division. Coming off of another abysmal year in 2021-22, preseason predictions for the 2022-23 Devils were that they’d maybe make a push for a wild card spot. Between 20, the Devils missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine out of ten seasons. The New Jersey Devils had a season for the ages. ![]() ![]() Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports NHL teams that exceeded expectations: 2. Newark, New Jersey, USA New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. ![]()
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