Stefan Noesen just scored his career-high 15th goal of the season for the New Jersey Devils, and it’s not even Christmas yet. It hasn’t been a linear path to NHL success.

It was a tight checking, high intensity affair, with offense for both teams hard to come by.

Ondrej Palat, Brenden Dillon and Jesper Bratt also scored for the Devils (21-10-3), who have won three in a row. Jacob Markstrom made 20 saves and Jack Hughes has two assists. Jordan Kyrou scored in his fifth straight game, and Jordan Binnington made 24 saves for the Blues (15-15-3), who are 1-2-1 in their past four.

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.

Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-0 victory on Monday.

Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson Mercer also scored ... Their passing was atrocious. Devils: New Jersey has been a well-oiled machine since early November, with a 16-6-1 record since a 3-0 ...

ST. LOUIS -- Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Tuesday night. Brenden Dillon also scored and Jesper Bratt added an empty-net goal for the Devils, who won their third straight game and fifth out of their last seven. Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York ... lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-0 victory on Monday. Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson ...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York ... lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-0 victory on Monday. Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson ...

Timo Meier, Stefan Noesen and Dawson Mercer also scored ... Their passing was atrocious. Devils: New Jersey has been a well-oiled machine since early November, with a 16-6-1 record since a 3-0 ...

With the Devils having so much success this season, they will likely aim to add to their roster. Their top wish this year for Christmas should be for them to acquire a skilled middle-six forward before the 2025 NHL trade deadline passes.

Stefan Noesen extended the New Jersey Devils lead to 4-0 at 12:00 for his 16th of the season after finishing a tic-tac-toe passing play with Timo Meier and Nico Hischier. Meier had turned in low in the right circle after racing into the Rangers’ zone ...