The New Jersey Devils face off against the struggling St. Louis Blues tonight at Prudential Center with their undefeated home record on the line. The Devils (14-7-1) are attempting to extend their historic nine-game home point streak without losing in regulation, while the Blues (7-10-6) seek their first regulation win of their entire five-game East Coast road trip.
🔥 Quick Facts
Devils home record: 8-0-1 at Prudential Center this season, tied for second-best home streak in franchise history
Game time and venue: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center in Newark
Blues’ struggles: St. Louis ranks 29th in goals allowed (3.61 per game) and 27th in goals scored (2.65 per game)
Key injuries: Evgenii Dadonov out with upper-body injury; Blues missing Torey Krug (ankle) and Zach Dean (personal)
Devils’ Perfect Home Fortress Remains Unbreached
The New Jersey Devils have created an impenetrable fortress at Prudential Center this season, extending their home point streak to nine consecutive games after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Monday night. This historic streak ties the second-best home point streak in Devils franchise history, demonstrating elite defensive prowess at home.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe has orchestrated a defensive system that opponents struggle to penetrate. The Devils’ recent 4-3 victory against Detroit came after snapping a three-game road losing streak, providing momentum heading into tonight’s matchup. With the team holding second place in the Metropolitan Division, just one point behind Carolina, maintaining home success is crucial for playoff positioning.
Blues’ Offensive Struggles Compound Eastern Swing Disappointments
The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of a five-game East Coast road trip and have recorded just one win against two losses and two ties, leaving them searching for offensive consistency. The Blues rank 29th in the NHL with 3.61 goals allowed per game and 27th with just 2.65 goals for, making them among the league’s most vulnerable teams defensively.
St. Louis currently sits seventh in the Wild Card chase, putting them outside a playoff spot entirely. With only three regulation losses to their name this season, the Blues have compensated by playing frequent overtime games. However, tonight’s opponent presents a challenge that even overtime may not solve given New Jersey’s home dominance. The Blues must find offensive solutions quickly or risk falling further behind in playoff contention.
Team
Record
Goals For/Game
Goals Against/Game
New Jersey Devils
14-7-1
3.2
2.8
St. Louis Blues
7-10-6
2.65
3.61
Devils Deploy Potent First Line Featuring Timo Meier in Key Matchup
Head coach Sheldon Keefe has elevated Timo Meier to the first line alongside Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt, and the trio is delivering immediate offensive results. Meier has scored in each of his last two games, including a goal and assist against Detroit, showing elite chemistry with the captain and team leader Bratt.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists) and continues his elite playmaking. Meanwhile, Nico Hischier has recorded 4 goals in his past 4 games and 5 points in his last 2 contests, showcasing hot offensive form. The loss of star forward Jack Hughes due to a finger injury opened the opportunity for Meier’s line shuffle, which has already proven highly effective at generating scoring chances at home.
Keefe Prepared for Tight Defensive Battle Despite Blues’ Rankings
Despite St. Louis ranking 29th defensively, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe warned that the Blues represent a challenging matchup. “It’s going to be tight checking,” Keefe stated. “They only have three regulation losses. A lot of games are getting to overtime.”
The Blues bring Justin Faulk, who recently played his 1,000th NHL game on November 18 against Toronto, into tonight’s contest. Faulk has recorded 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist) in his past three games. Head coach Keefe emphasized that New Jersey must prepare for extended play, noting that overtimes have characterized much of the Blues’ season. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start for the Devils, while goalie Joel Hofer is expected between the pipes for St. Louis.
Can the Devils Continue Their Historic Home Dominance Against a Desperate Blues Team?
Tonight’s matchup carries significant implications for both franchises. The Devils seek to extend their remarkable nine-game home point streak while maintaining playoff positioning in a crowded Metropolitan Division. New Jersey plays seven games in 11 days and remains one of the most dominant home teams in the league, winning 11 of 12 games at home when scoring first this season.
The Blues desperately need a regulation victory to climb back into playoff contention and break the spell of their current road struggles. With just one win in their first four games of this five-game eastern trip, St. Louis cannot afford another loss if they hope to stay competitive. However, history suggests the Devils’ perfect home record at Prudential Center will prove insurmountable, extending their remarkable streak and pushing toward an elite ranking in franchise history.
Sources
NHL.com – Official game preview and Devils team updates
The Hockey Writers – Game preview analysis and player statistics
ESPN – Real-time game coverage and team metrics
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