New Jersey Devils today unveiled their lineup of games for the 2026 NHL preseason. The team is set to compete in four games, all against familiar adversaries within the Metropolitan Division: the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals.
The Devils’ preseason campaign will commence with a home game against the New York Islanders on September 19th. This will be followed by an away game against the same Islanders on September 22nd. Subsequently, the Devils will face the Washington Capitals in two consecutive matchups. The first of these will take place on the road on September 25th, and the preseason will conclude with a home game against the Capitals on September 28th.
This series of preseason games will provide an opportunity for the Devils to assess their roster, test new strategies, and build chemistry as they prepare for the upcoming NHL regular season.
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Earlier today, the New Jersey Devils announced their schedule for the 2026 NHL preseason. The Devils will participate in four matchups, all against two Metropolitan Division rivals: the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals.
The Devils’ preseason will kick off with a home contest against the New York Islanders on September 19. This will be followed by a road game against the Islanders on September 22. Following these games, the Devils will face the Washington Capitals in back-to-back contests. The first of these will be an away game on September 25, with the preseason wrapping up at home against the Capitals on September 28.
This preseason slate offers the Devils a chance to evaluate their roster, experiment with new tactics, and foster team cohesion as they gear up for the regular NHL season.