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franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 43rd season since the franchise relocated from

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prior to the

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. On April 9, 2025, the Devils clinched a playoff spot after missing the playoffs the previous season following the

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loss to the

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. On April 29, the Devils were defeated by the

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in the first round of the playoffs in five games.

Offseason

The Devils made numerous personnel changes prior to the start of the season.

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was hired as head coach, replacing interim head coach

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. Following the draft, the Devils made a number of moves during the free agency period. The most noteworthy move came in an unexpected blockbuster deal that sent

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to the

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, along with

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, in exchange for

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Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 17, 2024.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on July 2, 2024.

Playoffs

The Devils faced the

in the First Round and lost the series in five games.

Player statistics

As of April 16, 2025

Skaters

Goaltenders

^† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Devils. Stats reflect time with the Devils only. * ^‡ Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only. * Bold/''italics'' denotes franchise record.

Suspensions & Fines

Transactions

The Devils have been involved in the following transactions during the 2024–25 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the New Jersey Devils' selections at the

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, which was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the

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Notes

References

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2020s in Newark, New Jersey