Opinion: Devils Don’t Deserve An Overreaction But Praise For Hot Start

TRENDINGCollege football live updatesCanelo vs. Mbilli live updatesColts open to trading JTSteph breaks Luka's anklesBelichick-Hudson breakupStory byStory byOpinion: Devils Don’t Deserve An Overreaction But Praise For Hot StartMike FinkSat, October 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Power Play & Other Issues The Devils Are Looking To Address After One MonthThe Devils saw their winning streak end on Wednesday night with a 5-2 loss to the Avalanche, but the streak is a reminder that many factors are working in their favor.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsGame Preview #14: New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden KnightsThe Devils finish their first true road trip of the season with a date with the defending Western Conference champs.SB NationGolden Knights Provided A Blueprint For The Devils To Go All-InThe Devils wrap up their road trip with a game against the Golden Knights, a team that has shown how to build an effective Cup contender in today’s game.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsAdvertisementAdvertisementDevils Dominate Final 40 Minutes with Flashy Goals and Steady Defense, Beating Golden Knights 5-2While they looked defensively suspect in the first, Keefe’s club really cleaned up down the stretch.SB NationCherishing These MomentsHappy Halloween, Devils fans. As of today, the team is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 18 standings points in 14 games on a 9-5-0 record. In the old 82-game schedule, that would roughly be a 105-point pace, though it is now a 108-point pace. Through this first month, the Devils have already been through […]SB NationDevils vs Golden Knights Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Friday, October 30Read our Devils vs Golden Knights prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Fridar, October 30.Action NetworkHellebuyck stops 19 shots in 5-2 victory over Golden Knights, wins 2nd straight since joining DevilsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 19 shots, Arseny Gritsyuk and Jack Hughes each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Friday.Hellebuyck, who spent his first 11 seasons in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, had his second win since the Devils acquired him Oct.Associated PressDevils Announce Connor Hellebuyck Decision Before Vegas Golden Knights GameThe New Jersey Devils announce a decision involving Connor Hellebuyck ahead of their matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. The post Devils Announce Connor Hellebuyck Decision Before Vegas Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGolden Knights’ Turnovers, Defensive Breakdowns Fuel 5-2 Loss to DevilsJack Hughes made the Golden Knights' defense look helpless with a dazzling go-ahead goal as New Jersey rolled to a 5-2 win. Turnovers, defensive breakdowns and offensive struggles left Vegas searching for answers before a four-game road trip.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsHughes Brothers too much for the Golden KnightsJack had a pair of goals and Luke opened the scoring as New Jersey picked up a 5-2 road win Friday at T-Mobile Arena.The Sporting TribuneThe Devils Made Them Do It: Puck Management Strikes Again As Golden Knights Squander Early LeadLas Vegas, N.V.— When the Vegas Golden Knights took the ice on Friday at T-Mobile Arena, they did so dressed to the nines in their road whites for their annual Nevada Day game. They played well for much of the first period and even led 2-1. But as the first period drew to a close, a recurring problem reared its ugly head.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsDevils Defenseman Nears Last Season’s Goal Total After Just 14 GamesWhile Jack Hughes put on a show in the New Jersey Devils‘ 5-2 win over the Golden Knights, Luke Hughes continued his goal-scoring odyssey.Hughes opened the scoring on Friday night when the Golden Knights turned the puck over, and it landed on Anthony Mantha’s stick behind the Vegas net. Mantha took the puck out toward […] The post Devils Defenseman Nears Last Season’s Goal Total After Just 14 Games appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY2026-27 Gamethread #14: New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights6 o’clock game? It’s Nevada Day!SB NationNHL Predictions Tonight: Expert Picks, Best Bets for Friday, October 30If you want more Action Network content, be sure to add us as a preferred source on Google. This is Daily Dangles, a column featuring our top expert’s NHLAction NetworkGolden Knights hit a sudden scoring drought as losses mount before an Eastern tripLAS VEGAS (AP) — The goals suddenly aren't coming for the Golden Knights, which means the losses are as they embark on a four-game trip.Vegas has scored 11 goals in five games, losing four of them, including Friday's 5-2 defeat to New Jersey.Associated PressLundell’s hat trick lifts Panthers over Jets 5-2(AP) — Anton Lundell had a hat trick, Seth Jones capped a record-setting month with a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers topped the reeling Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in eight games.Jones finished October with 18 points — two goals and 16 assists — to break the record for most points by a Florida defenseman in any month.Associated PressThe Boston Bruins Aren't As Good As Their Record Indicates, But It Doesn't MatterThe Boston Bruins unexpectedly opened the season with one of the NHL's best records. That kind of success won't last, but it's all about banking pointsThe Hockey NewsTST Images: Vegas Golden Knights defeated by New Jersey Devils, 5-2, at T-Mobile ArenaLAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights defeated by New Jersey Devils, 5-2, in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on October 30, 2026 and Kalin Sipes was there to capture the following TST Images.The Sporting TribuneIslanders are looking good — now they can prove it against three of the league’s bestKeep on doing it at home and the rest of the league might stop and take notice.NY Post Sports