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Slap Shot: Rolston, an American Hockey Stalwart, Announces Retirement

Brian Rolston announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the N.H.L.    

Rangers 4, Devils 0: Rangers Strengthen Playoff Position With Rout of Devils

The Rangers are looking a lot more like last year’s supremely competent team than the bumbling outfit they were for two-thirds of this season.    

Devils Blame Anything but Injuries for Disappointing Season

The Devils, who led their division a quarter of the way through the lockout-shortened season, are postseason spectators for the second time in three years.    

N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Clinch a Playoff Berth

The Islanders made the postseason for the first time since 2007.    

Rangers 4, Devils 1: Ryan Callahan Helps Rangers Oust Devils From Playoff Picture

The Rangers, clinging to the final playoff spot in the East, beat the Devils behind two goals from Ryan Callahan and a 26-save performance from Henrik Lundqvist.    

Nearing End of Contract, Elias Faces Murky Future

The Devils have tumbled down the Eastern Conference standings because of a 10-game losing streak, and Patrik Elias is their leading scorer.    

N.H.L. Roundup: Listless Devils Fall to 10th Straight Loss

The Maple Leafs took just 12 shots, but still shut out the Devils, who lost for the 10th straight time.    

Sports Briefing | Pro Hockey: Devils Fall to Senators

Craig Anderson had his third shutout of the season, and the visiting Ottawa Senators won to send the sliding Devils to their ninth straight game without a victory.    

Devils’ Ilya Kovalchuk Practices, but Still Unclear on Return

Ilya Kovalchuk practiced with the Devils for the first time since he injured his right shoulder on March 23, offering a ray of hope for a team that has dropped seven games in a row.

Slap Shot: Islanders Schedule First Game at Barclays Center

After almost a year’s delay, the Islanders and the Devils will play the first N.H.L. game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sept. 21. The Isles are scheduled to move to the Brooklyn arena in 2015.

N.H.L. Roundup: Making Debut, Jagr Lifts Bruins Over Devils

Acquired from Dallas before the N.H.L.’s trading deadline, Jaromir Jagr scored off his skate in his Bruins debut, a 1-0 victory over the Devils.

Devils’ Playoff Drive Is Staggering

Stanley Cup finalists last season, the Devils have put their postseaason prospects in doubt with a four-game losing streak.

Rangers 4, Jets 2: Rangers Top Jets and Islanders Defeat Devils

The Rangers, who pounced on the Winnipeg Jets, battle with six teams for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders climbed above .500 by beating the Devils.