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Devils' Playoff Hopes Dim Amidst Team Turmoil

2/7/2026

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The New Jersey Devils, led by coach Sheldon Keefe, lost 3-1 to the Islanders, signaling a decline.
They have scored only one goal in seven periods.
With 25 games left and 11 points from a playoff spot, changes are anticipated, including firing Tom Fitzgerald and Keefe.
Concerns about the core, especially Jack Hughes' injuries, are growing.
Goaltender Jake Allen acknowledges the dire situation, saying a miraculous turnaround is unlikely.

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Story summary

The New Jersey Devils, led by coach Sheldon Keefe, lost 3-1 to the Islanders, signaling a decline.
They have scored only one goal in seven periods.
With 25 games left and 11 points from a playoff spot, changes are anticipated, including firing Tom Fitzgerald and Keefe.
Concerns about the core, especially Jack Hughes' injuries, are growing.
Goaltender Jake Allen acknowledges the dire situation, saying a miraculous turnaround is unlikely.