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NHL Game Preview: New Jersey Devils (11-4-1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-3)

Venue & Game Details

Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Puckdrop: 9:30 PM EST

Broadcast: TNT / Max / truTV

Team Recent Form

New Jersey Devils

Road Record: 4-4-0

Recent Form: 6-3-1 in last 10 games, averaging 2.9 goals per game while allowing 2.9 goals against.

Strengths: Speed and depth across forward lines; disciplined play (4-1-1 when committing fewer penalties than opponents).

Chicago Blackhawks

Home Record: 3-2-1

Recent Form: 6-3-1 in last 10 games, averaging 3.3 goals per game while allowing just 2.3 goals against.

Strengths: Offensive surge led by Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi; strong record (7-1-1) when scoring three or more goals.

Injury Report

Devils: None listed

Blackhawks: None listed

Key Player Matchups

Connor Bedard vs. Jack Hughes

Bedard has 7 goals and 11 assists in his last 10 games. Hughes counters with 4 goals and 5 assists in the same span.

Tyler Bertuzzi vs. Dawson Mercer

Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 9 goals and 5 assists. Mercer has 8 goals and 6 assists for New Jersey.

Goaltending Battle

Chicago’s defensive form (2.3 GA per game over last 10) suggests strong netminding. New Jersey’s tandem has been steady but less dominant.

Series History

This is the first meeting of the 2025–26 season.

Devils won the last matchup in 2024, but Chicago has historically played well at home against New Jersey.

Betting Trends

Devils:

4-1-1 when committing fewer penalties than opponents.

6-3-1 in last 10 games, but inconsistent on the road (4-4-0).

Blackhawks:

7-1-1 when scoring 3+ goals.

Riding a three-game win streak, strong home form (3-2-1).

Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks 3 – New Jersey Devils 2

Game Odds

New Jersey Devils            – 155

Chicago Blackhawks       6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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