New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction for Monday, October 13, 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 10/13/2025, 12:15 AM ET

The New Jersey Devils head to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Monday at 7:00 PM ET, streaming on ESPN+. Both teams sit at 1-1-0 early in the season. New Jersey split road games against Carolina and Tampa Bay, scoring six goals across those contests but surrendering nine. Columbus, meanwhile, opened with a tough 2-1 loss in Nashville before bouncing back to beat Minnesota 7-4 in a high-scoring road win. The Devils enter as slight favorites. From power plays to puck drops, we’ve got winning NHL picks.

New Jersey Devils Preview

New Jersey’s offense has been dynamic. Luke Hughes leads the team with four assists, acting as a primary playmaker from the blue line, while Jesper Bratt’s two goals have come on excellent shot selection. The Devils are averaging 3.0 goals per game, but the defensive zone coverage has been porous, allowing six goals per outing, with opponents averaging 33 shots against them. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has struggled through his first two starts, carrying a 5.08 goals-against average and an .837 save percentage. The penalty kill has been a modest bright spot at 75%, though the team is still searching for its first power-play goal of the season. Several injuries—including wingers Evgenii Dadonov and Stefan Noesen—have tested the Devils’ depth, but speed in transition continues to create scoring chances.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

Columbus has been more balanced through two games, showing strong play in front of goal. Kirill Marchenko has started hot with three goals, including one on the power play, while Zach Werenski has provided two assists from the blue line. Between the pipes, Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have split duties with solid numbers: Merzlikins owns a .923 save percentage, and Greaves sits at .938 despite taking a loss. Columbus hasn’t faced many defensive breakdowns yet, and the clean injury sheet gives them a continuity advantage at home. The challenge will be keeping pace with New Jersey’s quicker transition game and limiting early turnovers in the neutral zone.

Blue Jackets vs Devils Prediction

This matchup should hinge on which goaltender performs better. New Jersey’s talent advantage on offense is clear, but the Blue Jackets are coming off a strong outing and at home. Expect a competitive, physical game that leans on the power play, penalty kill, and defensive adjustments in the final period.

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Prediction: Devils 4, Blue Jackets 3