The New Jersey Devils were the worst team in the Metropolitan Division and one of the worst teams in the league in 2020.
They made several offseason moves, including hiring Lindy Ruff as their new head coach, but expectations weren’t high for this young team.
The league’s realignment didn’t help the Devils either, and they found themselves smack dab in the middle of the most difficult and competitive division in the NHL.
However, Ruff’s Devils shocked the world and kicked off the 2021 season on a high note. They were playing impressive hockey and were winning games.