Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey

Senior Draft Writer at @NHLdotcom | NJ High School Ice Hockey HOF member (https://t.co/cWiSNSpDgt) | Co-host NHL Draft Class

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Articles

Devils leaning on Pesce's experience in 1st round against Hurricanes

1 day ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Veteran defenseman leading by example with New Jersey trailing series entering Game 3 April 23, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Brett Pesce had the look of a grizzled prize fighter at his locker stall while answering questions to the media Tuesday, ice pack tucked inside his shirt strapped to his shoulder.
Hurricanes' penalty kill provides spark against Devils in Game 2 win

1 day ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Special teams unit goes 3-for-3, Martinook scores short-handed goal for Carolina April 23, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- It's rare a penalty-killing unit can stake a claim to consistently turn disadvantages into game-changing sequences. The Carolina Hurricanes are the exception.
Devils at Hurricanes, Eastern Conference 1st Round Game 2 preview

2 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Defensemen Hughes, Dillon out for New Jersey; Andersen to make consecutive starts for Carolina April 22, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The New Jersey Devils will be without Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon when they try to even the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Game 2 on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN, ESPN, TVAS2, SN360).
Devils need to ‘trust our instincts’ in Game 2 against Hurricanes

2 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Hope to rebound, improve after convincing loss in opener April 21, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The New Jersey Devils didn’t skate on Monday, instead took the day to reassess what happened in their 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday and figure what they can to make sure it doesn’t happen again. "There's a few different things that really stood out,'" Keefe said.
Stankoven shines with 2 goals in Hurricanes playoff debut in Game 1 win

3 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Key piece in Rantanen trade delivers against Devils in Eastern 1st Round April 21, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Logan Stankoven made certain his debut with the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs would be a memorable one.
Hamilton aims to 'get back to where I want to be' for Devils in playoffs

3 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Defenseman ready to ramp up game after return from lower-body injury April 20, 2025 NEWARK, N.J. -- The return of Dougie Hamilton couldn't have come at a more opportune time with the New Jersey Devils preparing for what they hope will be a long Stanley Cup Playoff run.
Devils at Hurricanes, Eastern Conference 1st Round, Game 1 preview

4 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey hopes special teams success carries into playoffs; Andersen expected to start for Carolina April 19, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils realize how important home ice advantage could be in their Eastern Conference First Round series. Game 1 is at Lenovo Center on Sunday (3 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS, FDSNSO, MSGSN).
Bratt expects to be 'focal point' for Devils in 1st round series against Hurricanes

5 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

New Jersey leading scorer feels better prepared after struggles in 2023 series April 19, 2025 NEWARK, N.J. -- Jesper Bratt knows he will be relied upon heavily to produce for the New Jersey Devils during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It's a role the 26-year-old forward relishes entering the Eastern Conference First Round against the Carolina Hurricanes.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Devils Eastern 1st round preview | NHL.com

6 days ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Carolina has won past four series against New Jersey since 2001 April 18, 2025 The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com previews the Eastern Conference First Round between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. (2M) Carolina Hurricanes vs.
Hamilton aims to 'get back to where I want to be' for Devils in playoffs

1 week ago | nhl.com | Mike G. Morreale

Defenseman ready to ramp up game after return from lower-body injury April 17, 2025 NEWARK, N.J. -- The return of Dougie Hamilton couldn't have come at a more opportune time with the New Jersey Devils preparing for what they hope will be a long Stanley Cup Playoff run.