A slump and some injuries are creating a situation where the New Jersey Devils are closer to a wild-card spot than to the lead in the Metropolitan Division.

The Flyers kept their composure after what could have been a deflating goal to dispatch the Devils for the second time in 10 days.

Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1.

Captain Nico Hischier leaves the game early, but Devils pull out gutsy win with Jack the difference maker in extra time

The Philadelphia Flyers opened a home-and-home set against the New Jersey Devils with a 4-2 win at Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening.

Dougie Hamilton scored for New Jersey in the first period ... It was the third comeback win for Philadelphia in its last four games. Devils: Forward Nico Hischier skated in his 500th game.

The New Jersey Devils will face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Devils held a morning skate at 11:30 a.m.

Bobby Brink and Joel Farabee scored 28 seconds apart in the first period and the Philadelphia Flyers held on for a 4-2 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night for the second half of a home-and-home series. The Flyers bested the Devils, 4-2, Monday in Philadelphia. You can watch on TNT or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

The Philadelphia Flyers hit the road as they face the New Jersey Devils. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Flyers-Devils prediction and pick. The Flyers come into the game at 23-22-6,

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bobby Brink, Joel Farabee and Garnet Hathaway scored to help the Philadelphia Flyers build a three-goal lead and they held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Monday night.