New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings: preview, form and head-to-head

New Jersey Devils
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Detroit Red Wings host New Jersey Devils (NHL) on October 13, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: New Jersey Devils, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for Detroit Red Wings.

Recent form: last 5

New Jersey Devils: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 12 goals scored and 18 conceded.

New Jersey Devils
Oct 3, 2026at New York IslandersL0–6
Oct 1, 2026vs Philadelphia FlyersW3–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonat Boston BruinsL0–4
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsW4–3
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonat Detroit Red WingsW5–3

Detroit Red Wings: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 22 conceded.

Detroit Red Wings
Oct 4, 2026vs Winnipeg JetsL2–3
Oct 2, 2026vs New York RangersL0–2
Apr 15, 2026 · last seasonat Florida PanthersL1–8
Apr 13, 2026 · last seasonat Tampa Bay LightningL3–4
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs New Jersey DevilsL3–5

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, New Jersey Devils won 2, Detroit Red Wings won 1.

Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonDetroit Red Wings3–5New Jersey Devils
Mar 8, 2026 · last seasonNew Jersey Devils0–3Detroit Red Wings
Nov 25, 2025 · last seasonNew Jersey Devils4–3Detroit Red Wings

Season so far

New Jersey Devils are 20th of 32 on win rate after 2 games (1-1).

Detroit Red Wings are 30th of 32 on win rate after 2 games (0-2).

#TeamPWLGoals
20New Jersey Devils2113:8
30Detroit Red Wings2022:5

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  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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