With half of the 2024-25 season completed, the New Jersey Devils must seek and maintain momentum. They need to find the same level of on-ice chemistry they had at the start of December.

Credit to New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald, who brought in the right players to protect his young stars and help build a strong camaraderie in the locker room.

Waiting outside the New Jersey Devils’ locker room following Monday’s win over the New York Rangers, you could feel the energy. Upbeat music was blaring from inside and players were hooting and hollering.

Murray) New York Rangers center Sam Carrick (39) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) get into a fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) New York Rangers left wing ...

Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers moves the puck behind the net as Brenden Dillon #5 of the New Jersey Devils defends. Bill Kostroun “We’ve got to show more heart,” said Vincent ...

The New Jersey Devils' defensive play set an NHL record on Monday afternoon's victory over the New York Rangers.

It was a tight checking, high intensity affair, with offense for both teams hard to come by.

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier, left, shoots as New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki ...

There has not been a more significant improvement from the New Jersey Devils than their overall ... blue line over the summer by bringing in Brenden Dillon, Johnathan Kovacevic, and Brett Pesce.

NEWARK—The New Jersey Devils are in ... who can play with an edge. Enter Brenden Dillon, Stefan Noesen, Paul Cotter, among others, and suddenly the Devils aren’t a team to be trifled with.

Dillon logged an assist and four hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes. Dillon has a goal and three helpers over his last seven contests. The 34-year-old defenseman has gone on some productive runs of offense in his career,

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