The New Jersey Devils is an ice hockey team that competes under the Eastern Conference, Metropolitan Division of the National Hockey League (NHL). Established in 1974 in Kansas City, the team later relocated to Colorado and changed their name to Colorado Rockies. However, In 1982, they finally found their permanent home in New Jersey and were renamed as New Jersey Devils. The team also has various rivalries with fellow NHL teams, including the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers. They are currently one of the three NHL teams based in the New York metropolitan area, the others being the Yankees and the Islanders.
The New Jersey Devils have gone through various transformations and have achieved a significant place in NHL history during the late 1990s under coach Jacques Lemaire and players like Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens, and Scott Niedermayer who contributed to the team. Till date, they have secured three Stanley Cups, five Conference Championships, and nine Division Championships.
New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup History-
The New Jersey Devils have three Stanley Cups wins that occurred in 1994–95, 1999–00, and in 2002–03. Goaltender Martin Brodeur played a significant role in all these victories.
The New Jersey Devils won their first Stanley Cup in the 1994-1995 season by sweeping the Detroit Red Wings, 4-0. Neal Broten scored the series winning goal in Game 4. The Devils continued their impact in the league by appearing in multiple Stanley Cup Finals between 1995-1998. Notably, they secured their second championship in the 1999-2000 season, defeating the Dallas Stars in six games with captain Scott Stevens leading the way.
The Devils won their third and last Stanley Cup in 2003, against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. It was their third appearance in four years. Additionally, the 2003 Stanley Cup was the first time since 1965 to feature all the home games being won by home teams.
How many Stanley Cups have the New Jersey Devils won?
Their golden period started in the early 1990s when they rejuvenated their roster and made multiple Stanley Cup appearances along with three Stanley Cups wins over the course of the following 12 seasons.
Notable players during these triumphs include Scott Stevens, Claude Lemineux, Neal Broten, Scott Niedermayer and Joe Niedermayer.
Here is a table summarizing all of New Jersey Devils’ Stanley Cup wins-
Team | Season | Series | GP | Scoreline | |
New Jersey Devils | 2002-03 | Stanley Cup Finals | 7 | 4-3 | |
New Jersey Devils | 1999-00 | Stanley Cup Finals | 6 | 4-2 | |
New Jersey Devils | 1994-95 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4 | 4-0 |
FAQ's on New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Wins
A. The New Jersey Devils have won three Stanley Cups (in 1994–95, 1999–00, and 2002–03).
A. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in seven games in 2003.
A. The New Jersey Devils were founded in 1974.
A. Goaltender Martin Brodeur played a significant role in all three of Devils’ Stanley Cup wins.
A. Established in 1974 in Kansas City, they later relocated to Colorado and changed their name to Colorado Rockies. In 1982, they finally found their permanent home in New Jersey and were renamed as the New Jersey Devils.