Oddsmakers expect strong results from the New Jersey Devils (0-0), assigning them the eighth-best odds among all NHL teams to win the Stanley Cup in 2025-26, at +1400.

The Devils play on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes, on Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Devils 2026 Stanley Cup oddsOdds to win the Stanley Cup: +1400 (Bet $10 to win $140.00)Odds to make the playoffs: -325 (Bet $32.50 to win $10)

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Devils 2024-25 stats insightsThe Devils’ 240 total goals (2.9 per game) made them the 20th-ranked scoring team in the NHL last season.The Devils gave up 220 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking fifth in NHL action for the fewest goals against.They had the league’s 12th-ranked goal differential at +20.The 61 power-play goals New Jersey scored last season (fourth-most in the NHL) came via 216 chances.The Devils had the league’s third-best power-play conversion rate (28.24%).Devils 2024-25 leadersJesper Bratt put up 88 points a season ago.Jack Hughes scored 27 goals and added 43 assists a year ago over the course of 62 games.Nico Hischier recorded 68 points with 33 assists last season.Across 49 games played, Jacob Markstrom had a goaltending record of 26-16-6 last season. During those games, he yielded 121 goals while recording 1087 saves.Upcoming Devils gamesOctober 9: at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+October 11: at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 13: at Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 16: vs. Florida Panthers, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 18: vs. Edmonton Oilers, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+October 21: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 22: vs. Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 24: vs. San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m. on ESPN+October 26: vs. Colorado Avalanche, 1 p.m.October 28: at Colorado Avalanche, 9 p.m. on ESPN+

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