"Desperate for a Return to Glory: New Jersey's 15-Year Playoff Drought Continues" For the second consecutive year, the New Jersey Devils have fallen short of the postseason, a stark contrast to their once-thriving playoff tradition. The team's 15-year streak of consecutive playoff appearances is now in jeopardy, with the last instance of a successful run dating back to the 2009-10 season. New Jersey's first-round playoff exit last season marked a disappointing conclusion to a campaign that had many hoping for a return to the team's former glory. As the Devils look to break their drought and bring playoff hockey back to the Garden State, fans are eagerly awaiting a turnaround that could bring the team back to relevance.

New Jersey, which lost in the first round of the playoffs last season, hasn't reached the postseason in consecutive years in 15 seasons, making the last of 13 straight playoff appearances in 2009-10.