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New Jersey Devils

See how New Jersey Devils' seasons, playoff runs, and championships shaped the franchise’s all-time standing.

All-Time Rank

17th

out of 40 franchises

Total FLI

848.24

full franchise cumulative score

Best Season

2002-03

41.10

Stanley Cups

3

championships in the tracked lineage

Playoff Appearances

25

50%

Status

Active

currently active

Franchise Snapshot

Inception

1974-75

Status

Active

Stanley Cups

3

Playoff Appearances

25 (50%)

Seasons Counted

50

Conference

Eastern

Division

Metropolitan

Location

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Franchise Lineage

This franchise’s history spans multiple names and locations. Frozen Ledger tracks that continuity as one all-time lineage.

  1. Kansas City Scouts
    1974-75 to 1975-76
  2. Colorado Rockies
    1976-77 to 1981-82
  3. New Jersey Devils
    1982-83 to 2024-25

Key Eras and Peaks

Best Season

Highest single-season FLI: 2002-03

41.10

Strongest Era

Most influential run: New Jersey Devils

1982-83 to 2024-25 • 782.28 total FLI

Most Recent Peak

Latest major high point: 2002-03

New Jersey Devils era

Legacy Shape

Championship-driven

A quick read on how this franchise built its standing.

Season-by-Season FLI

Track how this franchise performed across its full history, including prior names and locations where applicable.

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Season Table

Browse every season in this franchise’s history, including FLI and historical context.

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Frequently asked questions about the New Jersey Devils

Does this page include previous franchise names and locations?

Yes. Frozen Ledger treats Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies as part of the same franchise history shown on this page.

What does "Best Season" mean on this page?

Best Season identifies the single season in this franchise record with the strongest Frozen Ledger score in the current payload.

Why can Season FLI and Total FLI tell different stories?

Season FLI measures one campaign, while Total FLI reflects the cumulative weight of the franchise’s full history. A team can have a brilliant peak season without having the deepest overall résumé, or vice versa.

What does this page include in the franchise’s historical record?

This page includes the franchise’s full continuous history, including earlier names and locations that belong to the same lineage.

Why does this franchise rank 17th?

New Jersey Devils sit 17th all-time in Frozen Ledger because the franchise profile blends 3 Stanley Cups, 25 playoff appearances, and a franchise history that spans multiple cities and identities. Their strongest sustained run came in the New Jersey Devils era, which contributed 782.28 total FLI and featured a best season of 2002-03.

What changes when I switch between full lineage and current identity?

Full lineage keeps every era in view, while current identity isolates the seasons played under the franchise’s current name and location.

Can a previous identity account for most of this franchise’s legacy?

Yes. On some relocation histories, a large share of the franchise’s championships, peak seasons, or cumulative score can come from an earlier identity.