| League: | NHL |
| Season: | 1989–90 |
| Year: | 1989 |
| Team: | New Jersey Devils |
| Conference: | Wales |
| Conferencerank: | 5th |
| Division: | Patrick |
| Divisionrank: | 2nd |
| Record: | 37–34–9 |
| Goalsfor: | 295 |
| Goalsagainst: | 288 |
| Generalmanager: | Lou Lamoriello |
| Captain: | Kirk Muller |
| Altcaptain: | John MacLean Patrik Sundstrom |
| Arena: | Brendan Byrne Arena |
| Goalsleader: | John MacLean (41) |
| Assistsleader: | Kirk Muller (56) |
| Pointsleader: | Kirk Muller (86) |
| Pimleader: | Ken Daneyko (216) |
| Winsleader: | Sean Burke (22) |
| Gaaleader: | Chris Terreri (3.42) |
The 1989–90 New Jersey Devils season was the 16th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and eighth season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.[1] The season saw the Devils make the playoffs for the second time and only the third time in franchise history. The Devils were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals.
| R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 5, 1989 | 6–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 1–0–0 | |
| 2 | T | October 7, 1989 | 4–4 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 1–0–1 | |
| 3 | L | October 10, 1989 | 2–4 | Calgary Flames (season) | 1–1–1 | |
| 4 | L | October 13, 1989 | 3–4 OT | Montreal Canadiens (season) | 1–2–1 | |
| 5 | W | October 14, 1989 | 3–2 | @ Hartford Whalers (season) | 2–2–1 | |
| 6 | W | October 18, 1989 | 5–3 | Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 3–2–1 | |
| 7 | L | October 20, 1989 | 2–3 | Vancouver Canucks (season) | 3–3–1 | |
| 8 | W | October 21, 1989 | 5–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens (season) | 4–3–1 | |
| 9 | W | October 23, 1989 | 5–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (season) | 5–3–1 | |
| 10 | L | October 26, 1989 | 3–7 | Hartford Whalers (season) | 5–4–1 | |
| 11 | W | October 28, 1989 | 3–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (season) | 6–4–1 | |
| 12 | L | October 31, 1989 | 3–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks (season) | 6–5–1 | |
| 13 | T | November 1, 1989 | 6–6 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers (season) | 6–5–2 | |
| 14 | L | November 4, 1989 | 3–7 | @ Calgary Flames (season) | 6–6–2 | |
| 15 | W | November 8, 1989 | 6–3 | Quebec Nordiques (season) | 7–6–2 | |
| 16 | L | November 11, 1989 | 5–7 | Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 7–7–2 | |
| 17 | T | November 12, 1989 | 3–3 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 7–7–3 | |
| 18 | L | November 15, 1989 | 1–2 OT | Minnesota North Stars (season) | 7–8–3 | |
| 19 | W | November 17, 1989 | 5–4 OT | New York Rangers (season) | 8–8–3 | |
| 20 | L | November 18, 1989 | 4–6 | @ Boston Bruins (season) | 8–9–3 | |
| 21 | W | November 22, 1989 | 6–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 9–9–3 | |
| 22 | L | November 24, 1989 | 6–7 | @ Minnesota North Stars (season) | 9–10–3 | |
| 23 | W | November 25, 1989 | 3–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (season) | 10–10–3 | |
| 24 | W | November 28, 1989 | 3–2 OT | New York Islanders (season) | 11–10–3 | |
| 25 | L | December 1, 1989 | 4–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres (season) | 11–11–3 | |
| 26 | L | December 2, 1989 | 3–5 | Washington Capitals (season) | 11–12–3 | |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1989 | 3–5 | @ New York Rangers (season) | 11–13–3 | |
| 28 | L | December 8, 1989 | 2–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 11–14–3 | |
| 29 | L | December 9, 1989 | 3–7 | @ Hartford Whalers (season) | 11–15–3 | |
| 30 | W | December 12, 1989 | 7–2 | @ New York Islanders (season) | 12–15–3 | |
| 31 | W | December 13, 1989 | 5–2 | New York Islanders (season) | 13–15–3 | |
| 32 | W | December 15, 1989 | 7–5 | Los Angeles Kings (season) | 14–15–3 | |
| 33 | W | December 17, 1989 | 3–1 | Boston Bruins (season) | 15–15–3 | |
| 34 | L | December 19, 1989 | 4–5 OT | @ New York Islanders (season) | 15–16–3 | |
| 35 | W | December 22, 1989 | 5–4 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 16–16–3 | |
| 36 | W | December 23, 1989 | 3–2 | St. Louis Blues (season) | 17–16–3 | |
| 37 | T | December 26, 1989 | 4–4 OT | @ New York Rangers (season) | 17–16–4 | |
| 38 | L | December 27, 1989 | 1–3 | Washington Capitals (season) | 17–17–4 | |
| 39 | W | December 29, 1989 | 3–2 | New York Rangers (season) | 18–17–4 | |
| 40 | L | December 31, 1989 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings (season) | 18–18–4 | |
| 41 | W | January 2, 1990 | 5–3 | Buffalo Sabres (season) | 19–18–4 | |
| 42 | W | January 4, 1990 | 4–2 | Los Angeles Kings (season) | 20–18–4 | |
| 43 | L | January 8, 1990 | 3–4 | Winnipeg Jets (season) | 20–19–4 | |
| 44 | W | January 10, 1990 | 6–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 21–19–4 | |
| 45 | L | January 12, 1990 | 2–5 | Montreal Canadiens (season) | 21–20–4 | |
| 46 | W | January 13, 1990 | 5–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques (season) | 22–20–4 | |
| 47 | L | January 16, 1990 | 6–9 | @ Washington Capitals (season) | 22–21–4 | |
| 48 | W | January 23, 1990 | 4–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 23–21–4 | |
| 49 | W | January 24, 1990 | 3–2 | Washington Capitals (season) | 24–21–4 | |
| 50 | L | January 26, 1990 | 1–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs (season) | 24–22–4 | |
| 51 | T | January 28, 1990 | 4–4 OT | @ New York Islanders (season) | 24–22–5 | |
| 52 | L | January 30, 1990 | 2–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings (season) | 24–23–5 | |
| 53 | L | February 4, 1990 | 2–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks (season) | 24–24–5 | |
| 54 | T | February 6, 1990 | 2–2 OT | Edmonton Oilers (season) | 24–24–6 | |
| 55 | W | February 9, 1990 | 5–3 | @ Washington Capitals (season) | 25–24–6 | |
| 56 | L | February 10, 1990 | 0–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (season) | 25–25–6 | |
| 57 | T | February 12, 1990 | 1–1 OT | Detroit Red Wings (season) | 25–25–7 | |
| 58 | L | February 16, 1990 | 1–2 | New York Rangers (season) | 25–26–7 | |
| 59 | L | February 17, 1990 | 4–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (season) | 25–27–7 | |
| 60 | L | February 19, 1990 | 3–4 OT | @ New York Rangers (season) | 25–28–7 | |
| 61 | L | February 22, 1990 | 2–4 | Winnipeg Jets (season) | 25–29–7 | |
| 62 | W | February 24, 1990 | 3–2 | Chicago Blackhawks (season) | 26–29–7 | |
| 63 | T | February 25, 1990 | 3–3 OT | @ New York Islanders (season) | 26–29–8 | |
| 64 | L | February 28, 1990 | 1–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 26–30–8 | |
| 65 | W | March 2, 1990 | 6–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins (season) | 27–30–8 | |
| 66 | L | March 4, 1990 | 3–4 | @ Washington Capitals (season) | 27–31–8 | |
| 67 | W | March 6, 1990 | 2–1 | St. Louis Blues (season) | 28–31–8 | |
| 68 | W | March 8, 1990 | 4–2 | New York Islanders (season) | 29–31–8 | |
| 69 | W | March 10, 1990 | 9–3 | Quebec Nordiques (season) | 30–31–8 | |
| 70 | W | March 13, 1990 | 3–1 | @ Minnesota North Stars (season) | 31–31–8 | |
| 71 | L | March 15, 1990 | 4–5 | @ Calgary Flames (season) | 31–32–8 | |
| 72 | W | March 17, 1990 | 4–1 | @ Edmonton Oilers (season) | 32–32–8 | |
| 73 | L | March 20, 1990 | 2–3 | Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 32–33–8 | |
| 74 | L | March 22, 1990 | 3–6 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (season) | 32–34–8 | |
| 75 | W | March 24, 1990 | 5–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (season) | 33–34–8 | |
| 76 | W | March 25, 1990 | 4–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres (season) | 34–34–8 | |
| 77 | W | March 27, 1990 | 4–1 | Washington Capitals (season) | 35–34–8 | |
| 78 | W | March 29, 1990 | 6–4 | New York Rangers (season) | 36–34–8 | |
| 79 | W | March 31, 1990 | 5–1 | Detroit Red Wings (season) | 37–34–8 | |
| 80 | T | April 1, 1990 | 3–3 OT | @ Boston Bruins (season) | 37–34–9 |
The first two games took place at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. In Game 1, Washington beat New Jersey 5–4 in overtime. In Game 2, the Devils won 6–5. Games 3 and 4 took place at Capital Centre. The Devils were victorious in Game 3 2–1, but their series lead was abruptly halted by the Capitals in game 4 when they won 3–1. Game 5 went back to New Jersey, and the Capitals took a 4–3 win. Game 6 was back at Capital Centre where the Capitals took a 3–2 win over the Devils and won the series 4–2.
| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 80 | 30 | 56 | 86 | 74 | -1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | ||
| RW | 80 | 41 | 38 | 79 | 80 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 11 | ||
| C | 74 | 27 | 49 | 76 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | ||
| LW | 73 | 30 | 42 | 72 | 137 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 5 | ||
| D | 75 | 7 | 46 | 53 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 72 | 30 | 17 | 47 | 81 | -8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | ||
| C | 63 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 12 | -8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | ||
| D | 72 | 8 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 69 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| C | 64 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 12 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| D | 68 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 63 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 67 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 160 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| D | 74 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 216 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| D | 39 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW/C | 42 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 36 | -15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| C | 35 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| LW | 33 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 28 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 20 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| D | 19 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| D | 37 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 47 | -13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 31 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 19 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 62 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 42 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 149 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D/LW | 37 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 99 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 52 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914 | 52 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 175 | 3.60 | 0 | 1453 | 1278 | .880 | ||
| 1931 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 110 | 3.42 | 0 | 1004 | 894 | .890 | ||
| Team: | 4845 | 80 | 37 | 34 | 9 | 285 | 3.53 | 0 | 2457 | 2172 | .884 |
| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| D | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| C | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3.28 | 0 | 103 | 90 | .874 | ||
| 125 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3.84 | 0 | 57 | 49 | .860 | ||
| Team: | 363 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 3.47 | 0 | 160 | 139 | .869 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
The Devils' draft picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
| Rd # | Pick # | Player | Nat | Pos | Team (League) | Notes | |
| 1 | 5 | Bill Guerin | RW | Springfield Olympics (NEJHL) | |||
| 1 | 18 | Jason Miller | C | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | |||
| 2 | 26 | Jarrod Skalde | C | Oshawa Generals (OHL) | |||
| 3 | 47 | Scott Pellerin | LW | University of Maine (Hockey East) | |||
| 4 | 68 | No fourth-round pick | |||||
| 5 | 89 | Mike Heinke | G | Avon Old Farms H.S. (Connecticut) | |||
| 6 | 110 | David Emma | RW | Boston College (Hockey East) | |||
| 7 | 131 | No seventh-round pick | |||||
| 8 | 152 | Sergei Starikov | D | CSKA Moscow (Soviet League) | |||
| 9 | 173 | Andre Faust | LW | Princeton University (ECAC) | |||
| 10 | 194 | No tenth-round pick | |||||
| 11 | 215 | Jason Simon | W | Windsor Compuware Spitfires (OHL) | |||
| 12 | 236 | Peter Larsson | C | Södertälje SK (Elitserien) | |||
| S | 5 | C. J. Young | RW | Harvard University (ECAC) | |||
| S | 10 | Mark Romaine | G | Providence College (Hockey East) | |||