The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. Originally founded as the Kansas City Scouts in 1974, the team moved to Denver as the Colorado Rockies in 1976 before settling in New Jersey in 1982 and adopting their current name. The Devils play their home games at the Prudential Center and are known for their distinctive red, black, and white team colors.
Owned by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) since 2013, the New Jersey Devils have achieved significant milestones, including winning three Stanley Cup championships (1995, 2000, 2003). Notable figures associated with the team include legendary goaltender Martin Brodeur and former General Manager Lou Lamoriello. The team has made a substantial impact on the local community and the broader NHL through its competitive success and community engagement initiatives.