2020–21 New Jersey Devils season
The 2020–21 New Jersey Devils season was the 47th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 39th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 cross-border travel restrictions imposed by the Government of Canada, the Devils played a shortened 56-game regular season, which consisted of divisional play only, with the Devils being temporarily realigned from the Metropolitan Division to the East Division.
| 2020–21 New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|
| Division | 7th East |
| 2020–21 record | 19–30–7 |
| Home record | 7–18–3 |
| Road record | 12–12–4 |
| Goals for | 145 |
| Goals against | 194 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Tom Fitzgerald |
| Coach | Lindy Ruff |
| Captain | Vacant (Jan. 14 – Feb. 20) Nico Hischier (Feb. 20 – May 10) |
| Alternate captains | Nico Hischier (Jan. 14 – Feb. 20) Kyle Palmieri (Jan. 14 – Apr. 7) Damon Severson P. K. Subban (Apr. 8 – May 10) Travis Zajac (Jan. 14 – Apr. 7) Miles Wood (Apr. 8 – May 10) |
| Arena | Prudential Center |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Binghamton Devils (AHL) Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Miles Wood Pavel Zacha (17) |
| Assists | Jesper Bratt (23) |
| Points | Pavel Zacha (35) |
| Penalty minutes | Michael McLeod (42) |
| Plus/minus | Jesper Bratt (+4) |
| Wins | Mackenzie Blackwood (14) |
| Goals against average | Eric Comrie (3.00) |
Fan attendance in home games was prohibited until March 1, 2021, per an executive order from Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy. The Devils reopened Prudential Center to spectators on March 2.
On April 20, following a 7–6 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Devils were eliminated from playoff contention for the third consecutive season.