New Jersey Devils Playoffs 2027
The New Jersey Devils are 4-4-0, 8 points, 5th in the Metropolitan. They are 1 point behind the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Colorado Avalanche, Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT on MSG/MSG2.

Season Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7-2-1 | 15 | +12 | |
| 2 | 10 | 6-3-1 | 13 | +6 | |
| 3 | 8 | 5-3-0 | 10 | +4 | |
| 4 | 8 | 4-4-0 | 8 | +6 | |
| 5 | 8 | 4-4-0 | 8 | -2 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3-4-0 | 6 | -5 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-6-0 | 6 | -4 | |
| 8 | 10 | 1-7-2 | 4 | -20 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Devils Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | vs | W 4-1 |
| Oct 12 | vs | L 1-4 |
| Oct 13 | at | W 5-4 |
| Oct 15 | vs | W 7-1 |
| Oct 17 | at | L 2-4 |
| Oct 20 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | vs | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 27 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 28 | at | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 30 | at | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 3 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 5 | vs | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This New Jersey Devils playoffs page refreshes after every Devils game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New Jersey Devils playoffs FAQ
Are the New Jersey Devils in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 1 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Devils game?
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Colorado Avalanche, on MSG/MSG2.
Where do the Devils rank in the Metropolitan?
5th with 8 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 15.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
