DitD & Open Post - 10/2/26: Stick Tossing Edition

TRENDINGBrowns outlast SteelersDuren, Pistons reach dealJoey Porter Jr. trade gradesYankees oust Red SoxFantasy Football Trade TipsStory byStory byDitD & Open Post - 10/2/26: Stick Tossing EditionNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 1: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils scores the game winning goal during the overtime period of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 1, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesNate PillingFri, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDevils Pull Out 3-2 OT Victory in Electric Home OpenerA lot of good, and some little things bad.SB NationOlympic hero Jack Hughes scores in OT to lift the Devils over the Flyers 3-2Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementDevils Needed Their Defense To Give Them Life & Their Scoring Will All SeasonWith the offense struggling, the Devils got a spark from their blue line in a 3-2 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers. They’ll need that offense all season from them all season.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsJack Hughes calls out ESPN reporter for mid-game ‘plastic cutlery’ joke in awkward sceneAJ Mleczko made a joke that cut Jack Hughes a little too deep.NY Post SportsDevils' Jack Hughes taken aback by AJ Mleczko's 'weird joke' about injuriesESPN analyst A.J. Mleczko made a comment about Jack Hughes' injury history. He called it "a weird joke."USA TODAY SportsJack Hughes stunned by ‘weird joke’ from ESPN reporter during interviewHughes missed 18 games after an accident at a team dinner last season. He wasn't ready to laugh.The Big LeadFlyers Outclassed by Devils in Winless Start to SeasonThe Flyers got into a track meet and came up limp in the end.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersMessage to the New Jersey Devils: Embarrass the Flyers Again TonightDevils starting the season as the 2nd team in 2 nights to embarrass the Flyers would go a long way in setting the tone.SB NationJack Hughes gets visibly offended by joke about his injury history from ESPN reporterHe stormed off like a baby... lolHockeyFeedNew Jersey Devils 2026-27 Season Preview Part 5: Coaching and Management, AATJ Predictions, and an IntroductionWelcome to the new season!SB Nation2026-27 Gamethread #1: New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia FlyersWelcome to the new season!SB NationGame Preview #1: Philadelphia Flyers @ New Jersey DevilsAfter months of waiting, opening night is finally hereSB NationWhat Can An Unproven Devils Defense Look Like? Flyers Provide A GlimpseThe Devils hope their defense isn’t a mess because, with question marks, it can easily become one. Just ask the Flyers, who were trounced 7-0 in their opener.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsShesterkin makes Rangers history with a goalie goal in 5-1 win over LightningAssociated PressThe Hockey News Morning Skate: Raddysh Struggles For Maple Leafs, Bouchard Makes History In Oilers LossIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos give a quick recap of all the biggest news from opening night of the NHL season, including Darren Raddysh's debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jacob Markstrom's shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes, and more.The Hockey NewsDougie Hamilton Has Become The Latest New Jersey Devils’ Lightning RodLove him or hate him, he’s pivotal to the Devils' success as the veteran defenseman with a scoring touch.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsKey Devils Forward to Miss Home OpenerConnor Brown will miss the New Jersey Devils’ season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Oct. 1, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed following Wednesday’s practice at RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsHow to watch Flyers vs Devils: Live stream NHL, TV channelThe Philadelphia Flyers (0-1-0) come off an opening-night disaster as they play the back end of a back-to-back on Thursday night, visiting the New Jersey Devils, who look to get back to the playoffs after missing out last season. How…The Big Lead