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New Jersey Devils Playoff Chances 2026-27

The New Jersey Devils are 15-6-0 (30 points), 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They make the playoffs in 92% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 7%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average

92%Make playoffs
24%Win Metropolitan
25%Reach conf. finals
7%Win Stanley Cup
108 pointsProjected points
5thPower rating rank
63Games left (31 home)
W2Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Wed, Nov 18vs Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4)58%––
Sat, Nov 21@ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2)56%94%89%
Mon, Nov 23vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0)66%94%88%
Wed, Nov 25@ Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0)61%––
Fri, Nov 27vs Calgary Flames (9-10-1)67%––
Sat, Nov 28vs Winnipeg Jets (10-8-3)61%––
Tue, Dec 1vs San Jose Sharks (9-11-2)67%––
Thu, Dec 3@ Ottawa Senators (13-6-2)52%94%89%
Sat, Dec 5@ Pittsburgh Penguins (7-11-2)60%94%89%
Mon, Dec 7@ New York Rangers (12-8-1)52%––

Metropolitan standings

TeamW-L-OTLPTSPlayoffsWin div
Carolina Hurricanes16-3-23498%64%
New Jersey Devils15-6-03092%24%
New York Rangers12-8-12566%6%
New York Islanders9-6-42253%3%
Washington Capitals10-8-02046%2%
Philadelphia Flyers6-10-6188%<1%
Pittsburgh Penguins7-11-21610%<1%
Columbus Blue Jackets7-11-0148%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs92%
Win the division24%
Win a first-round series52%
Reach the conference finals25%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final14%
Win the Stanley Cup7%

Frequently asked questions

Will the New Jersey Devils make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Devils a 92% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 15-6-0 and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division.

What are the New Jersey Devils' chances to win the Stanley Cup?

7%, with a 14% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

What is the New Jersey Devils' projected record?

The simulations project about 108 points over the 84-game season (now 30 points in 21 games).