The New Jersey Devils travel to face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The regular-season matchup is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET as Ottawa hosts New Jersey in an Eastern Conference meeting.
New Jersey enters the game with a 14-6-0 record after winning four of its last five contests. The Devils earned a 5-4 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues and another 5-4 overtime victory at the New York Islanders. Following a 4-0 shutout at the Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey fell 4-2 at the Winnipeg Jets before earning a 5-2 win against the Washington Capitals in its most recent outing.
Ottawa holds a 12-6-2 record on the season and has gathered points in four of its last five games. The Senators dropped a 6-3 decision at the Anaheim Ducks before securing a 2-1 win at the Buffalo Sabres and a 4-2 victory against the Utah Mammoth. Ottawa then took a 3-2 overtime loss against the Washington Capitals before capturing a 4-3 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche in its last contest.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the clubs during the 2026-2027 campaign. Ottawa leads the season series with one win, having defeated New Jersey 4-1 on October 12.
Both clubs enter Thursday following victories in their previous games. Ottawa aims to follow up its home win against Colorado and maintain an edge in the season series, while New Jersey seeks to even the head-to-head record following its three-goal victory over Washington.
