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Devils Face Helmet Violation Amid Dilly Celebration

12/2/2025

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  • The New Jersey Devils may have violated NHL Rule 9.6 by not wearing helmets during warmups against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • To celebrate Brenden Dillon’s 1,000th NHL game, the Devils wore hats reading "1,000 Dilly."
  • Rule 9.6 requires players who entered the NHL from the 2019-2020 season onward to wear helmets during warmups.
  • Six Devils players, including Dawson Mercer and Luke Hughes, are subject to this rule.