Credit to New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald, who brought in the right players to protect his young stars and help build a strong camaraderie in the locker room.

Waiting outside the New Jersey Devils’ locker room following Monday’s win over the New York Rangers, you could feel the energy. Upbeat music was blaring from inside and players were hooting and hollering.

Murray) New York Rangers center Sam Carrick (39) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) get into a fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) New York Rangers left wing ...

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier, left, shoots as New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki ...

It was a tight checking, high intensity affair, with offense for both teams hard to come by.

The New Jersey Devils' defensive play set an NHL record on Monday afternoon's victory over the New York Rangers.

articles were written about New Jersey Devils players needing to stand up for each other. General manager Tom Fitzgerald addressed that issue by signing defenseman Brenden Dillon and forward ...

Dillon logged an assist and four hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes. Dillon has a goal and three helpers over his last seven contests. The 34-year-old defenseman has gone on some productive runs of offense in his career,

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The New Jersey ... giving the Devils a 3-2 lead! The Devils were not done breaking down the Carolina defense. Jack Hughes had the puck on the wall after Paul Cotter took the puck around the net and passed up high to Brenden Dillon, and Hughes shot low ...

The New Jersey Devils suffered a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes to end their home-and-home back-to-back series. Paul Cotter and Ondrej Palat found the back of the net, while goaltender Jake Allen made 37 saves on 41 shots for a .902 save percentage.

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