The New Jersey Devils are back in the New Jersey groove.
After a rough 2024 season, new head coach Sheldon Keefe led the team to 42-33-7 record and a playoff berth this year even without star Jack Hughes for the last month.
Starting Sunday, April 20, Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt’s upstart squad will see if they have what it takes to satisfy the fanbase yet again when they kick off their first-round series against Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho’s Carolina Hurricanes at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center.
Games 3, 4 and a hypothetical sixth contest all go down at Newark’s Prudential Center on Friday, April 25, Sunday, April 27 and Friday, May 2, respectively.
This meeting will be the sixth between the two clubs in the Stanley Cup playoffs. As of now, the Hurricanes hold the edge over the Devils, having won four of the five series.
“It will be challenging,” Hischier, 26, said. “We know they’re a very hard team to play against. They don’t give you much time and we just got to be ready, up to the challenge. We got to be skating, they’re a good skating team as well, so it’ll be a fast game out there. They don’t give you much room and we just got to be ready for that.”
While sizing up against the ‘Canes may prove to be a formidable challenge, New Jersey fans are doing their best to stay optimistic even after splitting the four-game 2024-25 season series.
“If Jacob Markstrom plays like he did back in December and January, he can win us some games,” Devils diehard Jonathan Santillana claimed.
Need to be ice-side?
In that case, as of now, tickets are available for all seven first-round games.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one game at Newark’s Prudential Center was $63 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Should you attend in Raleigh, prices start at $67 including fees at the Lenovo Center.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes first-round NHL playoff series below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
New Jersey Devils playoff home game tickets
All Devils playoff home game dates at the Prudential Center as well as the cheapest tickets available are listed here:
| New Jersey Devils home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game 3 Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. | $69 |
| Game 4 Sunday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. | $63 |
| Game 6 Friday, May 2 at TBD | $65 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
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Carolina Hurricanes playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all Caroline Hurricanes first-round home game dates at the Lenovo Center and the best prices on tickets can be found below.
| Carolina Hurricanes home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game 1 Sunday, April 20 at 3 p.m. | $67 (fees included) |
| Game 2 Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. | $69 (fees included) |
| Game 5 Tuesday, April 29 at TBD | $85 (fees included) |
| Game 7 Sunday, May 4 at TBD | $117 (fees included) |
How to watch the Devils-Hurricanes on TV
Fans hoping to catch Sheldon Keefe’s club duke it out with the ‘Canes on the tube can watch all first-round playoff games on the MSG Sports Network, ESPN, TBS, Max or TruTV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
Don’t have cable? Your best bet may be DIRECTV.
2025 NHL playoff schedule
Been meaning to see who advanced to the postseason this year?
Check out the 2025 NHL playoff schedule for a look at who’s playing who.
Huge concerts in 2025
Hoping to catch a concert or two at the Prudential Center this year, too?
If so, you’re in luck. Many of the biggest names in music are swinging into Newark these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• One OK Rock (May 30)
• Brand New (June 29)
• Wu-Tang Clan (July 17)
• Linkin Park (Aug. 3)
• Breaking Benjamin with Three Days Grace (Sept. 10)
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change