NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils, who missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 1996, will open the 2011-12 season at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 8.
The Devils, who are still in need of a coach, will start with three consecutive games at the Prudential Center. They will play a Columbus Day matinee against Carolina on Oct. 10, and follow with a contest against the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 13.
New Jersey’s first road game will be at Nashville a week after the season opener.
Nearly half of the Devils’ home schedule will be played on weekends, including eight games on Fridays, nine on Saturdays, and three on Sundays.
