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EDM· Tue Nov 3Game preview →2025-26 season (his most recent)
- GP
- 61
- G
- 6
- A
- 3
- PTS
- 9
- +/-
- -11
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 77
- TOI/G
- 10:56
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | @BOS | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 13:00 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | vs OTT | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11 | @DET | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 11:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 9 | vs PIT | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:06 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 7 | vs PHI | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 11:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 5 | @MTL | W 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 9:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | vs MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 9:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2 | vs WSH | W 7-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 13:00 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 31 | @NYR | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:06 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 29 | vs CHI | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 7:06 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 28 | @CAR | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 9:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | @NSH | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 9:24 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 24 | @DAL | W 6-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 20 | @WSH | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 18 | @NYR | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 16 | vs BOS | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 7:42 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 14 | vs LAK | W 6-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 12 | vs CGY | L 4-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 11:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 8 | vs DET | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 10:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 7 | vs NYR | W 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 6:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | vs TOR | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 8:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3 | vs FLA | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 28 | @STL | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | @PIT | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | vs BUF | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:36 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5 | vs NYI | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:42 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 2 | @NSH | L 5-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 5 | 0 |
| Jan 31 | vs CBJ | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 12:36 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | vs FLA | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 7:42 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 27 | vs DAL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | vs LAK | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 9:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | @DAL | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 20 | @WPG | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 18 | @EDM | L 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 14:42 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 16 | vs TBL | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 13:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 13 | vs CAR | W 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 10:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 9 | vs BOS | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:30 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 7 | @MTL | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec 6 | @OTT | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 4 | @BOS | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 12:54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec 1 | vs ANA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 13:42 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 29 | vs UTA | W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | @NYI | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | vs VGK | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 11 | vs CGY | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 8 | vs SEA | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 13:36 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 6 | @BUF | W 3-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 11:24 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5 | @WSH | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 3 | vs EDM | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 1 | @CBJ | L 2-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 7 | 14:18 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | vs VAN | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 7:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs DET | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:30 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 27 | @PIT | L 3-6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13:30 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | @DET | L 4-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct 23 | vs UTA | L 4-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 9:48 | 3 | 1 |
| Oct 21 | vs LAK | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs DAL | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 15 | vs CHI | L 3-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 12:36 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 13 | @VAN | W 5-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 9:54 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | @CGY | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 9 | vs MIN | L 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 10:24 | 2 | 2 |
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| Apr 15 | @STL | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 14 | @NSH | W 7-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 4 | 12:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | @DAL | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 10:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | vs NSH | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 10:24 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 8 | vs SEA | W 7-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 11:06 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 5 | vs WPG | W 4-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4 | 11:00 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 3 | vs LAK | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 1 | vs CGY | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 12:54 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | @CHI | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 | 11:24 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 28 | @FLA | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 27 | @TBL | L 0-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 11:18 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 18 | @EDM | L 1-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 10:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 16 | @VAN | W 3-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 6:54 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 1 | vs NJD | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 27 | vs MIN | W 6-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 13:00 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | vs CHI | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb 23 | vs VAN | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 22 | @LAK | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9 | @WSH | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 12:54 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 8 | @CAR | L 3-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:30 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 6 | @CBJ | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 10:48 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 4 | vs PHI | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 13:00 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 2 | vs STL | L 1-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 12:54 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 31 | vs CBJ | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29 | vs PIT | L 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 10:30 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | @OTT | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 15:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | @WPG | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 12:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | @MIN | W 4-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 12:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 20 | vs WPG | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 5 | 14:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18 | vs STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:48 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 16 | vs NYR | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 14:36 | 7 | 1 |
| Jan 14 | vs MTL | L 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 14:00 | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 11 | vs NYI | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 10 | vs SJS | W 2-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 13:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 8 | vs FLA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:42 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 4 | @DAL | L 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13:18 | 4 | 1 |
| Jan 2 | @CGY | W 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 11:24 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 31 | @EDM | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 30 | @SEA | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 11:54 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Bjugstad (pectoral), Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command and a pair of draft picks were traded to the Jets from the Devils on Friday in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.
Bjugstad underwent surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle in September, and he was transferred to long-term injured reserve in early October. The 34-year-old isn't expected to be in the mix to return to game action until at least January, but he'll likely have the chance to compete for a bottom-six role once he's cleared to suit up.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23
Bjugstad (pectoral) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Friday, per PuckPedia.
Bjugstad is recovering from a torn pectoral muscle which required surgery. The 34-year-old is expected to be sidelined until January at a minimum, so this move doesn't change his timeline. Should further injuries arise, the Devils will have a bit more cap flexibility.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 9
Bjugstad (pectoral) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
Bjugstad underwent surgery earlier in September to repair the torn left pectoral muscle he suffered while training in the offseason. The 34-year-old forward had a quiet 2025-26 campaign, where he posted six goals, nine points, 77 shots on net, 108 hits and 33 blocked shots across 61 regular-season games between St. Louis and New Jersey. He would've potentially had a similar role with New Jersey if he was healthy for Opening Night. His expected timeline for return is 4-6 months, which places him off the fantasy radar until the second half of the upcoming season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 28
The Devils announced Thursday that Bjugstad underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle last week and will be sidelined for approximately 4-6 months.
Bjugstad sustained his injury in early September while doing offseason training, and he'll be unavailable for a sizable portion of the 2026-27 campaign after undergoing surgery. He made 61 regular-season appearances between the Blues and Devils last year and recorded six goals, three assists, 108 hits, 33 blocked shots and 33 PIM while averaging 10:56 of ice time. Given his return timetable, it appears as though Bjugstad will be sidelined until at least mid-January at the earliest, with the potential that his absence extends later into the season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 17
Bjugstad logged an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.
This was Bjugstad's first point in nine outings with the Devils since he was dealt from the Blues. The 33-year-old has taken over a consistent fourth-line spot, so it's unlikely he maintains much offense over the rest of the season. He's earned eight points, 65 shots on net, 85 hits and 27 PIM across 44 appearances this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Mar 13
Bjugstad was acquired by New Jersey from St. Louis on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.
Bjugstad had six goals, seven points, 25 PIM and 73 hits in 35 outings with St. Louis in 2025-26 before the trade. He'll probably be limited to a bottom-six role with the Devils, but that might still result in him getting more ice time than the 11:38 he averaged with the Blues this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Feb 4
- Connor Hellebuyck Is Traded to the Devils for Dawson Mercer and a Package of Picks: The Fantasy Fallout for New Jersey and Winnipeg
Verdexed · Oct 24