Devils vs. Flyers
From the Meadowlands to the Cup
The New Jersey Devils joined the NHL in 1982 when the Colorado Rockies relocated to New Jersey. The franchise has played in the Stanley Cup Final five times since 1995, winning the Cup in 1995, 2000, and 2003.
Quick Facts
- Rivalry peak period
- Mid-1990s through early 2000s
Lore & Background
The team was renamed the New Jersey Devils on June 30, 1982, after the legend of the Jersey Devil. Over 10,000 people voted in a contest to select the name. The Devils began play at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Reader's Guide
The Devils' first win came against the New York Rangers, 3–2. The team's first winning record came in 1987–88, and they reached the conference finals that season, losing to the Boston Bruins in seven games.
Did You Know?
- The Devils' first game was a 3–3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 5, 1982.
- On January 22, 1987, only 334 fans attended a Devils game due to a blizzard; those fans were inducted into the '334 Club'.
- Lou Lamoriello was hired as team president in April 1987 and later appointed himself general manager.
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