A Revamped Preseason Agenda
The New Jersey Devils will kick off their preseason campaign on September 13th, launching a four‑game stretch that runs through September 20th. The compressed schedule reflects the league’s decision to expand the regular season to 84 games, prompting the team to condense its exhibition matches into a tight window.
The first contest takes place at the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House, where tickets for the September 15th matchup against the New York Islanders go on sale starting at $20. The venue, a state‑of‑the‑art facility, will host the opening night of what promises to be an electrifying series of games.
New Faces and Prospects
Among the newcomers, forward Evan Rodrigues will make his debut alongside veterans Anthony Mantha, Amadeus Lombardi and defenseman Declan Chisholm, while the team’s top prospect, Anton Silayev, is slated to appear in the scrimmage against the Islanders on Long Island. The scrimmage replaces the traditional exhibition challenges against the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, offering a direct preview of the club’s depth and the chemistry of its freshly signed pieces.
Fans can expect to see a blend of experience and youthful energy, as the Devils use the preseason to fine‑tune strategies and give emerging talent a stage before the regular season begins.