New Jersey
Devils Return Home, Host the Canadiens | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils
THE SCOOP
The Devils enter Thursday’s game fresh off a Western Canada road trip where they went 2-1-0. New Jersey picked up a 6-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks and a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The sole loss of the trip was dealt by the Calgary Flames who scored three goals in the final six minutes of regulation to pick up the win. New Jersey has seen improved performances defensively as their goaltenders continue to come up with big saves and provide a calming presence. When it comes to special teams, the Devils penalty kill continues to shine, as they’re keeping their opponents from scoring on 83.3% of their power play opportunities (9th in the NHL). New Jersey’s power play is fifth in the NHL with a 30.4% success rate, and the Devils had power play goals in both of their road wins over the last week.
Jacob Markstrom has played the majority of the Devils schedule and through 10 games he has a 5-4-1 record. Markstrom is averaging 2.62 goals against per game and has a .907 save percentage. Jake Allen, the other half of the goaltending tandem, has played five games and has a 3-1-1 record. He’s averaging 2.60 goals against and has a .904 save percentage. Both goaltenders recorded a shutout on the Western Canada swing with Markstrom getting the win in Vancouver, while Allen won in Edmonton.
Thursday’s game kicks off six games in 10 nights for the Devils. Up next, a weekend back-to-back that starts with a road game on Long Island before the Devils return home to host the San Jose Sharks. Next weekend, New Jersey heads out on a three-game Florida road trip where they face the Panthers twice before wrapping up with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Canadiens are on a four-game losing skid and most recently lost 3-2 in overtime to the Calgary Flames Tuesday night. In their most recent loss, both of Montreal’s goals were special teams goals as Brendan Gallagher scored on the power play and Joel Armia had a shorthanded goal. The Canadiens’ special teams are middle of the pack as the power play is ranked 13th in the NHL while the penalty kill is 14th. However, Montreal is allowing the second most goals against per game (4.00) and are averaging the 23rd most goals per game (2.69).
Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau make up the Canadiens goaltender tandem with Montembeault playing the majority of games. Montembeault has played nine games to start the year and has a 3-5-1 record. He’s averaging 3.37 goal against with a .897 save percentage. Primeau has started four games and played in six. He has a 1-2-1 record, is averaging 4.38 goals against and has a .861 save percentage.
Thursday’s game starts four-straight on the road for Canadiens who make stops in Toronto, Buffalo, and Minnesota before returning home.
WHO’S HOT
Devils: Captain Nico Hischier continues to lead the Devils with his on-ice performance. His 10 goals and 16 points lead New Jersey and Hischier has points in 10 of the first 15 games this season. Hischier has four multi-point games including two with three points: Oct. 19 versus the Washington Capitals and Oct. 30 in Vancouver.
Canadiens: Forward Cole Caufield also has 10 goals to start the year as he leads the Canadiens in that scoring category. Caufield has scored at least one goal in eight of 12 games played. He has two multi-goal games: Oct. 12 versus the Ottawa Senators and Oct. 19 in a road contest against the New York Islanders.
INJURIES
Devils: Lazar (left knee), Bastian (jaw), Hatakka (upper-body)
Canadiens: Harvey-Pinard (leg, IR), Laine (leg, IR)
REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS
- Nov. 7 vs MTL
- Jan. 25 at MTL
- Feb. 8 at MTL
New Jersey
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New Jersey
San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
New Jersey
Devils Look to Bounce Back in Pittsburgh | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils
THE SCOOP
After a loss on Wednesday to Buffalo, the Devils remain 11 points behind Boston and the Islanders for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
New Jersey has now lost four games in a row after having won six out of nine games prior to that.
They are 12 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins who sit in second place in the Metro Division.
The Pens were red hot going into the break, having picked up points in 11 of 12 games (8-1-3) but now head into this next stretch of four to six weeks without their captain and best player, Sidney Crosby, who got injured in the Olympics.
Crosby leads the team with 27 goals and 59 points with Evgeni Malkin second in points at 44. Anthony Mantha is second on the team in goals with 20.
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