After a 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, the New Jersey Devils bounced back in an impressive way against the Minnesota Wild. The Devils defeated the Central Division club by a 5-2 final score and improved to 39-29-7 record for the season.

In a crucial game for playoff positioning, the Minnesota Wild face the New Jersey Devils on March 29, 2025, at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild rely o

The Devils got the early jump and kept the effort going all night as Hischier recorded a hat trick to take down the Wild.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.

Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves for the Wild (41-28-6), who have lost three of their past four (1-2-1). Hughes gave the Devils a 1-0 lead at 12:30 of the first period on a wrist shot from the left face-off circle. Vinnie Hinostroza made it 1-1 for the Wild when he deflected a point shot from Jake Middleton in the slot at 2:57 of the third period.

Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.