He kicked things off with a two-point game against the Florida Panthers, tallying the game-winning goal and an assist in the Devils\u2019 5-1 win. Hamilton played a major role in both of the team\u2019s three-game win streaks, even going on a three-game point streak of his own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hamilton has also been a major contributor on the Devils\u2019 top power-play unit, with his high-volume shooting and lethal one-timer. In March, he tallied two assists on the man advantage. So far this season, he\u2019s been on the ice for 24 power-play goals, helping generate 279 shot attempts<\/a> and 95 high-danger scoring chances.<\/p>\n Related: 3 New Jersey Devils Who Could Be Traded This Offseason<\/a><\/p>\n Even when he was relegated to the second power-play unit against the Chicago Blackhawks, he found his way onto the scoreboard. Hamilton tied the game at three in the third period, allowing the Devils to rally for a 5-3 comeback win<\/a>. He was also crucial in last week\u2019s win against the Dallas Stars, with an assist and an empty-net goal to secure a 6-4 victory, which also happened to be his 900th career NHL game<\/a>.<\/p>\n Even though he remains a top candidate to be traded during the offseason, there\u2019s no denying the value that Hamilton brings. He\u2019s helped shape the team\u2019s identity, acting as a strong veteran presence while anchoring the Devils\u2019 blue line.\u00a0<\/p>\n Second Star: Jesper Bratt<\/p>\n Closing out the regular season, Jesper Bratt<\/a> has played a major role in the Devils\u2019 success. Throughout March, his point production has skyrocketed, with six goals and 12 assists. Averaging 18:13 ice time per game, he not only went on a seven-game point streak, but also earned the 500th NHL point of his career<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Devils also went 4-1-0 during Bratt\u2019s five-game goal streak, where he recorded a total of nine points. As always, he remains a permanent fixture on their top line, making crucial plays when the team needs it most. For example, he scored the opening goal in the Devils\u2019 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators, then notched two assists, including one on Nico Hischier<\/a>\u2019s game-winning power-play goal.<\/p>\n In his last five games, he\u2019s been on-ice for 10 Devils\u2019 goals, along with 33 high-danger scoring chances<\/a>. But some of his best performances last month came against the New York Rangers. Much like the rest of the team, Bratt brings his A-game against their biggest rivals, with two goals and three assists in the Devils\u2019 two wins over the Rangers.<\/p>\n Bratt continues to be an elite all-situations player, but he\u2019s also valuable in terms of his dependability. In the past four seasons, he\u2019s missed only one game, and he\u2019s on pace to hit 70 points for the fifth season in a row. If the Devils continue their current end-of-season push, there\u2019s no doubt that Bratt will be a top contributor.<\/p>\n First Star: Jack Hughes<\/p>\n For the second month in a row, Jack Hughes<\/a> is the Devils\u2019 first star of the month. Since his overtime golden goal for Team USA at the Olympics, he\u2019s been unstoppable, with 24 points throughout March. His 63-point total puts him first on the club, even after missing 21 games this season.<\/p>\n Hughes scored 10 goals last month, recording multi-goal games against the Rangers, Stars, and Blackhawks. In fact, he earned his fourth career hat trick in the first Devils-Rangers matchup of the season, ending the night with two power-play points and five shots on goal.<\/p>\n Never tell Jack the odds. pic.twitter.com\/pkkmCU9pwb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 30, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n This season, he leads the club\u2019s forwards in a few different rates, including time on ice per game (21:07) and goals for every 60 minutes<\/a> (4.34). Hughes is also tied with Bratt for the most primary assists at 25<\/a>. With Hughes producing at such an elite level, fans can\u2019t help but wonder whether the Devils would be in a playoff spot right now, had a freak hand injury not sidelined him for over a month.\u00a0<\/p>\n Even though it\u2019s a bit too late for wishful thinking, it\u2019s still undeniable that the Devils\u2019 star player has been an important factor in the team\u2019s recent success. In the home stretch of the season, fans will look to Hughes for highlight-worthy playmaking.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead to April<\/p>\n The Devils will close out the regular season in April, with just eight games remaining. They will play their final two back-to-backs, including two straight games against the Montreal Canadiens, both at home and away. The season will come to a close on April 11, when the Devils face the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Devils-Celebrate-4-1200x799.jpg\")
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