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DEVILS (32-31-4) vs. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (35-24-7)
Head-to-Head
The Devils and Golden Knights meet for the second time this season and the only time in Vegas. In the previous meeting, Jan. 22, the Devils won, 6-5, in overtime.
Former Devil Tyler Toffoli scored the overtime winner in that game as part of a hat trick. Curtis Lazar scored twice while Nico Hischier chipped in once. Simon Nemec and Nate Bastian each chipped in a pair of helpers.
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice for Vegas, while Nicolas Roy, Chandler Stephenson and Pavel Dorofeyev also tallied.
Devils Team Scope:
The Devils are still alive in the playoff hunt, though their prospects are certainly daunting. The team is six points behind Detroit for the second and final Wild Card spot. New Jersey’s prospects took a hit following a 4-1 loss Saturday afternoon at Arizona.
Jesper Bratt leads the team in scoring with 22 goals, 43 assists and 65 points. He’s followed closely by Jack Hughes, who has 21 goals and 62 points despite missing 16 games due to injury this season. Captain Nico Hischier has 21 goals and 51 points. Forward Timo Meier is one goal away from giving the team another 20-goal scorer. Goaltender Jake Allen, who is expected to start against Vegas, stopped 36 of 38 shots in a brilliant victory against Dallas, 6-2, Thursday night.
Golden Knights Team Scope:
The Vegas Golden Knights may be the defending Stanley Cup champions. But they aren’t currently struggling to earn a postseason berth this year. Currently, the Knights are on the inside, holding the final spot with the Second Wild Card position with 77 points. However, Minnesota (73 points) and St. Louis (71) are still within striking distance.
But Vegas has stumbled of late. They are 2-5-0 in their past seven games. Vegas begins a four-game homestand against the Devils – continuing against Tampa Bay, Seattle and Columbus.
But help may be on the way. The Golden Knights, who have been decimated by injurires this season, were a big player at the NHL trading deadline. They acquired forwards Tomas Hertl (San Jose), Anthony Mantha (Washington) and defenseman Noah Hanifin (Calgary).
The strength of the Knights lies in their defense and goaltending. Logan Thompson (17-12-5) and Adin Hill (17-9-2) have split the duties between the pipes. Jonathan Marchessault leads the offense with 37 goals and 58 points. William Karlsson (23), Mantha (21) and Jack Eichel (20) are the only other 20-goal scorers on the team.
By the Numbers:
The top line of Marchessault (5g), Eichel (1g-5a) and Ivan Barbashev (3a) have combined for 14 points in the past three games.
Devils defenseman Nick DeSimone scored his first goal wtih the club against Arizona.
Meier has nine goals and 14 points in his last 10 game.
Injuries:
Devils
Siegenthaler (Concussion, Out Indefinitely)
Marino (Upper Body, Day-to-Day)
Bastian (Lower Body, IR)
Hamilton (Torn Pectoral, IR)
Golden Knights
Martinez (Lower-Body)
Hertl (Knee)
Stone (Upper-Body)
Lehner (Hip)
Let’s be honest, we didn’t need a national list to tell us this. New Jersey has the best restaurants, the best food, and some of the most talented chefs anywhere in America.
It’s something locals have been saying forever, and now the rest of the country is catching up. Still, it’s always nice to see that recognition on a big stage.
We Already Knew New Jersey Was the Best
USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list highlights standout dining destinations across the country.
From humble roadside gems to chef-driven hotspots earning major buzz, the list celebrates places that truly stand out, and New Jersey showed up in a big way.
Three New Jersey Spots Earn National Recognition
This year, three Garden State restaurants made the prestigious list:
- The Pasta Shop – Denville
- Ram & Rooster – Metuchen
- Anjelica’s – Sea Bright
And yes, that includes a Jersey Shore favorite, because of course it does.
These restaurants represent everything people love about dining in New Jersey, quality, creativity, and flavors that keep you coming back.
A Jersey Shore Standout Shines
There’s something special about seeing a Jersey Shore restaurant included among the best in America. It’s not just about great food, it’s about the full experience, the atmosphere, and that unmistakable local charm.
Anjelica’s in Sea Bright earning a spot only reinforces what shore locals already know: some of the best meals you’ll ever have are right here, close to home.
No Surprise, Just Well-Deserved
At the end of the day, this recognition feels less like a surprise and more like confirmation. New Jersey’s food scene has always been top-tier, and lists like this just make it official.
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So whether you’re heading to Denville, Metuchen, or down the shore, you already know, you’re in for something special.
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From Tupperware jugs (you know the ones) to those ever-present knife sharpeners, let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the quintessential ’70s kitchen.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
If You Grew Up in the ’70s and ’80s, These Foods Were Super Fancy
From Babybels to Toblerone chocolate, take a nostalgic bite out of these ‘fancy’ childhood foods that made us feel way more elegant than we really were.
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FIFA and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill have become embroiled in a war of words this past week as the prospect of $150 train tickets to travel to World Cup games and plans to close parts of New York’s Penn Station have angered residents.
The recent uproar began after reports surfaced April 6 that parts of Penn Station would be closed to NJ Transit commuters not attending World Cup games for four hours before kickoff during the eight matches at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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Moreover, round-trip train tickets between Penn Station in Manhattan and MetLife Stadium, where the final of the FIFA World Cup is set to be played, were announced by NJ Transit to come in at $150 per person.
A return ride on the same line typically costs $12.90, according to NJ Transit.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the Los Angeles stop of The FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 24, 2026.
In a press release on April 17, Sherrill said the move to increase prices was caused by FIFA’s decision to eliminate parking at MetLife Stadium. The Democratic governor said price increases happened because FIFA did not agree to cover the costs of transporting fans.
“We are committed to ensuring costs are shared fairly. As I have said repeatedly, FIFA should cover the cost of transporting its fans. If it won’t, we will not be subsidizing World Cup ticket holders on the backs of New Jerseyans who rely on NJ TRANSIT every day,” Sherrill said.
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More: Going to World Cup at MetLife Stadium? Expect $150 train tickets and no parking
FIFA, on the other hand, has said the price increase would have a “chilling effect” on fans attending games in New Jersey and said Sherrill’s demands asking FIFA to absorb transportation costs for fans were “unprecedented.”
“Elevated fares inevitably push fans toward alternative transportation options. This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup,” Heimo Schirgi, COO for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said in a statement to USA TODAY.
The NJ Transit logo is seen in the lobby of the New Jersey Transit headquarters ahead of a press briefing on the New York/New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 regional mobility plan in Newark, New Jersey on April 17, 2026.
What are other cities doing with World Cup transportation?
New Jersey has not been the only place where transportation costs have been the subject of discussion ahead of the World Cup. In Boston, round-trip train train tickets on the MBTA from Boston’s South Station to Gillette Stadium are being sold for $80.
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Special event trains to Foxborough for New England Patriots NFL games and New England Revolution MLS matches are usually $20 for a round trip, according to local news station CBS Boston.
Other cities have not seen increases like the ones in New Jersey and Boston. In Atlanta, for example, train fares on the city’s MARTA will be $2.50 per ride, with children able to travel for free with a paying adult.
Kansas City is offering $15 round-trip shuttle rides for fans parking in four different park-and-ride locations, as well as those coming from FIFA’s Fan Festival in the city. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is offering fans a $3.50 round trip train ticket on its Metro Train.
SEPTA in Philadelphia is also keeping its prices low, with fans set to pay the base $2.90 fare for a ride on its Broad Street Line, which takes riders to Lincoln Financial Field, set to host six matches.
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Katie Sobko from USA TODAY Network’s NorthJersey.com contributed to this report.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup fans going to MetLife Stadium to pay $150 for NJT ticket
Who’s footing the bill to get to the FIFA World Cup? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as New Jersey gears up to host eight games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
Governor Mikie Sherill says the skyrocketing transportation costs have a $50 million price tag — one that she’s not willing to pass on to commuters.
Ticket prices have been a hot topic, but we may have to wait a bit longer for an answer.
Transportation officials on Friday will be talking about how NJ Transit service is going to be impacted.
Four hours before those matches, NJ Transit service from New York Penn Station to New Jersey is expected to be suspended, exclusively going to MetLife Stadium only.
Friday’s press conference is happening to discuss what alternatives there are for commuters during those four hours when service could be restricted.
Four World Cup matches are during the week, so this service disruption will impact the afternoon commute for many people.
There have been rumors recently that a round-trip New Jersey Transit ticket to attend the FIFA World Cup could cost up to $150. The normal price is $12.90.
A set price has not been announced yet, so that’s a big question still, and it may be brought up at Friday’s press conference or we may have to wait a bit longer for an answer.
NJ Transit says it’s going to cost around $48 million to provide service during the World Cup, primarily because of extra security.
Gov. Sherrill says she doesn’t want to pass that cost onto every everyday commuters.
She released a video on social media saying FIFA should pay for the rides, but FIFA says that’s not part of the original deal.
“I won’t stick New Jersey’s commuters with that tab for years to come. That’s not fair. So here’s the bottom line, FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don’t, I’m not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one,” Sherrill said.
Sherrill says her predecessor set up the deal.
The press conference is set to be held at 11:30 a.m.
There is parking available at the American Dream Mall. Those prices are set by FIFA and could run over $200 per space.
Those who park at the mall will have access to mall festivities and celebrations.
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