One of the highlights of returning to the NHL for Devils defenseman Simon Nemec was going back to his New Jersey apartment. Nemec made the opening night roster in October after playing 60 games with the Devils last season. He expected to stay in the NHL and be a contributor for a playoff-hungry Devils team for his second season.

After the New Jersey Devils suffered another significant injury on Tuesday, it was obvious they were going to need a defenseman. Simon Nemec is the answer.

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for a tough showdown against the Vegas Golden Knights but might have some strong youthful help. The Devils have recalled top defensive prospect Simon Nemec from the American Hockey League (AHL) to the NHL roster.

Simon Nemec is getting his second chance with the Devils. The Devils recalled Nemec, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, from the Utica Comets on Thursday morning ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights,

After their shootout win on Feb. 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New Jersey Devils should have been in high spirits on Feb. 6. They hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for their first matchup of the season.

Nicolas Roy, Shea Theodore and Jack Eichel scored and Adin Hill made 16 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 and snapped a four-game skid.

With both teams heating up offensively down the stretch, Todd Cordell anticipates a high-scoring affair at the Prudential Center tonight.