The New Jersey Devils are one of the most storied franchises in the National Hockey League (NHL), embodying a true success story. Founded in 1982 in New Jersey, the "Devils" initially endured many setbacks.
The breakthrough came in the 1990s with legends like Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer. In 1995, the Devils captured their first Stanley Cup led by playoff hero Claude Lemieux. Steve Kozari's championship-clinching goal in the finals against the Detroit Red Wings remains unforgettable.
Two more titles followed in 2000 and 2003 under coach Larry Robinson and captain Scott Stevens. The "A-Line" featuring Jason Arnott, Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora was among the league's best scoring trios.
Today's young, talented core features Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton. The passionate fans at Prudential Center relentlessly spur on their Devils - capturing that next Stanley Cup seems only a matter of time.