The Devils have finally traded Ondrej Palat. Hours after NJ Advance Media reported that the veteran forward was planning to be scratched for “roster-related reasons,” he was dealt to the New York Islanders — along with a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick — for forward Maxim Tsyplakov.

On top of the already-tight standings, Tuesday evening’s contest for the New Jersey Devils held some extra importance; John MacLean, who played 14 seasons for the Devils and won a Stanley Cup with them,

The New Jersey Devils were looking for a little nostalgia when they made John MacLean the fourth member of the team’s Ring of Honor in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night at Prudential Center. What they got instead was deja vu.

The Devils are benching forward Ondrej Palat on Tuesday for “roster related reasons,” a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media. The Devils face the Winnipeg Jets at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday.

Speaking of Glass, his night was cut short. He blocked a shot and hobbled off the ice and left in the second period. He tried to come back but couldn’t hack it. Sheldon Keefe explained he’ll need further evaluation to know what the Devils are dealing with.

Mark Scheifele scored his 26th goal of the season, reigning MVP Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of the 29 shots he faced and the Winnipeg Jets ended their two-game skid by beating the New Jersey Devils 4-3.

The New Jersey Devils‘ John MacLean Ring of Honor ceremony was overshadowed by the trade that sent Ondrej Palat to […]