NHL play on Friday includes a matchup in Newark, New Jersey between the New Jersey Devils (6-1) and San Jose Sharks (1-4-2) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 12 points and the Sharks are 15th in the Western Conference with 4 points.
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Devils vs. Sharks: Oct. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 8th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 30% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 96% | 3rd |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.86 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.57% | 27th |
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Devils vs. Sharks Top Players
Devils
- Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's top contributors this season with 11 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 30.8%.
- With six goals and three assists, Jack Hughes is one of the most important contributors for New Jersey with his nine points (1.3 per game).
- Through seven games, Timo Meier has proven himself as a contributor for New Jersey. He has seven points (three goals and four assists).
- Jake Allen (3-0-0) has a 1.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .931 for New Jersey.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's five goals and six assists in seven games for San Jose add up to 11 total points on the season.
- Will Smith has racked up eight points this season, with two goals and six assists.
- San Jose's Dmitry Orlov is among the top offensive players on the team with seven total points (zero goals and seven assists).
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 1-2-1 in four games this season, conceding 16 goals (4.0 goals against average) with 111 saves and an .874 save percentage (51st in the league).
Devils vs. Sharks Injury Report
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Hand),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Jacob Markstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Upper Body),
Juho Lammikko: Out (Undisclosed),
Cody Glass: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Leddy: Out (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Oilers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Wild | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Penguins | L 3-0 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Rangers | W 6-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Devils | - | Home |