Flames Visit Devils in Crucial Late-Season Matchup

NEWARK, N.J. —

The Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils face off tonight in their second and final meeting of the 2025-26 NHL season, with both clubs looking to build momentum in the final stretch. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Prudential Centre.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils
  • Date & Time: Thursday, 12 March 2026, 7 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. MT
  • Location: Prudential Centre, Newark, New Jersey
  • Broadcast: Sportsnet West, Sportsnet 960 (Flames region), MSG (Devils region), ESPN+

Season Series & Recent History

The Devils won the first encounter this season, a 2-1 overtime victory in Calgary on 19 January 2026. Simon Nemec scored the OT winner, assisted by Jack Hughes, while Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 21 saves.

Historically, the Flames have dominated the all-time series, holding a record of 74-29-11-1 against the Devils. However, in recent meetings, the tide has turned slightly, with New Jersey winning three of the last four matchups.

Team Records & Context

The Devils (32-30-2) are in the midst of a seven-game homestand and sit in the middle of the Metropolitan Division playoff race. The Flames (25-32-7), near the bottom of the Pacific Division, are looking to snap a road losing streak.

“We need to find a way to get two points on the road,” said a Flames spokesperson ahead of the game. The Devils, meanwhile, aim to capitalize on home ice and continue their push for a postseason berth.

Head-to-Head History

The overall head-to-head record heavily favours Calgary, but the Devils have improved their performance in recent years. The total goals tally in the last 10 games is close, with 10 for New Jersey and 9 for Calgary.

What to Watch

  • Goaltending Duel: Jacob Markstrom’s performance against the Devils’ likely starter, Devin Cooley, who has been consistent recently.
  • Special Teams: Both teams have struggled offensively, ranking 30th or worse in goals per game. Power-play efficiency could be decisive.
  • Key Players: Devils captain Nico Hischier and Flames forward Joel Farabee are players to watch for potential goal-scoring opportunities.

How to Watch & Follow

Live coverage is available on regional sports networks and streaming services. Live score updates, stats, and play-by-play can be followed via ESPN and Yahoo Sports.

– Reporting with files from NHL.com, The Associated Press, and Sportsnet.