Florida Panthers @ New Jersey Devils
Devils take on the Panthers after Mercer's 2-goal game
Florida Panthers (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
Devils -161, Panthers +135; over/under is 6
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Florida Panthers after Dawson Mercer scored two goals in the Devils' 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
New Jersey has gone -- at home and 2-1 overall. The Devils have an even scoring differential this season, scoring and allowing 11 goals.
Florida had a 47-31-4 record overall and a 30-21-3 record in road games last season. The Panthers had a +23 goal differential last season, scoring 246 goals while allowing 223.
Thursday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
INJURIES: Devils: None listed.
Panthers: None listed.
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2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Washington | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| NY Rangers | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Columbus | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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