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The New Jersey Devils enter March looking for redemption after going 1-4-0 in February. After a short road trip, the team begins a seven-game homestand on Tuesday, with four games scheduled this week. With just 22 games left in the season – and the March 6 trade deadline fast approaching – all eyes will be on the Devils to see how they will attempt to resolve their disappointing situation.

With that said, here are a few storylines for the week of March 1 – March 8, 2026.

Trade deadline options

With the Devils’ playoff chances all but gone, it’s high time the team undergoes some restructuring. There have been a lot of trade rumors surrounding the team all season, but action is needed now more than ever.

In January, the Devils benched defenseman Dougie Hamilton, and many believed his days in New Jersey were numbered. Since then, his point production has skyrocketed, but there’s still a good chance he’ll be dealt at the trade deadline, especially considering his $9 million cap hit.

A few other Devils who could also be moved include Evgenii Dadonov, Luke Glendening and Brenden Dillon, all of whom have struggled to live up to expectations this season. Overall, it would be surprising if the Devils didn’t make a major move or make short-term adjustments before the deadline to set the team up for future success.

The losing streak is finally over

Fans breathed a collective sigh of relief as the Devils snapped their five-game losing streak that started in late January against the Ottawa Senators. So their 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues couldn’t have come at a better time, allowing the team to end their road trip on a high note.

Related: 3 takeaways from Devils’ 3-1 win in St. Louis

It all started with Timo Meier’s opening goal, who put the Devils first on the board at the start of the second period. (The last time the Devils scored the first goal and earned a win was on January 23 against the Vancouver Canucks.)

The Devils remained dominant the rest of the game, with a power-play goal from Dougie Hamilton and an empty-netter from Nico Hischier to seal the deal. But will they be able to build on the momentum from Saturday night’s win?

Possible redemption on Seven-Game Homestand

The Devils’ upcoming home games are the perfect opportunity for redemption. So far this season, they are 13-13-2 at Prudential Center and most recently lost all three of their February home games. There’s no denying that fans have been discouraged by the recent performances of the Devils, who struck time and time again by giving away the first goal, lacked confidence and fell apart in the third period.

If they can get eight points in two sets of back-to-back matches this week, it would be a huge morale boost. The hope was that the Devils could regroup after the Olympic break, and they are still fighting to come back. A few wins on home turf could be just what the team needs to start believing in the group again.

Devil’s schedule March 1 – March 8