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Picks up helper Thursday Pesce notched an assist and six blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Pesce got it done at both ends of the ice Thursday -- he set up a Jack Hughes tally in the second period. The six blocks matched Pesce's season high, which he's achieved three times this season. He has a modest six points over 17 contests since the start of December. Overall, the 30-year-old blueliner has seven points, 47 shots on net, 72 blocks and a minus-1 rating over 35 appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Friday Pesce notched an assist, two blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Pesce earned his first point against the Hurricanes, the team he spent the previous nine years with after being drafted in the third round in 2013. The defenseman's tenure with the Devils has been relatively unremarkable -- he's at six points, 44 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 29 appearances. He's earned five of those points over the last seven contests, but he remains in more of a defense-first role, so his offense may be fleeting over longer stretches.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two helpers in rally Pesce recorded two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Pesce got on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the first time this season. He helped out on tallies by Jack Hughes and Timo Meier. Pesce is up to a goal, three assists, 38 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 24 appearances. While he's often listed on the third pairing, he has played top-four minutes for much of the campaign as a key defensive presence in his first year with the Devils.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes helps the Devils rally for a 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks

Jack Hughes scored his 13th goal during a big third period for New Jersey, helping the Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots first career shorthanded goal Pesce scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact The 30-year-old blueliner gave the Devils an insurance tally late in the third period when Jack Hughes' initial shot was blocked by Brandt Clarke, but Pesce then followed up and used the Kings defender as a screen. It was Pesce's first goal of the season and only his second point in 23 appearances, and his first career shortie in his 10th NHL campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Pesce with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NHL.COM

Jack Hughes scores go-ahead goal, has 2 assists as Devils beat Kings 3-1

Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the New Jersey Devils ended the Los Angeles Kings’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brett Pesce scores a shorthanded goal against the Los Angeles Kings

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Auston Matthews scores in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Devils

Auston Matthews scored with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets first assist with new team Pesce notched an assist in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Capitals.

Impact The helper was Pesce's first point as a Devil. He's quietly struggled on offense after missing the first two weeks of the season with a lower-leg injury. The 30-year-old blueliner is at one assist, 28 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating while averaging 21:15 of ice time through 18 contests. Pesce's usage is likely to remain defensive in nature since Dougie Hamilton and Luke Hughes handle most of the scoring from the blue line in New Jersey.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Pesce (undisclosed) is expected to play against Carolina on Thursday.

Impact Pesce, who logged his first 627 career regular-season outings with the Hurricanes, is set to face his former team for the first time. The Devils suffered a 4-2 loss to Carolina on Oct. 15, but Pesce missed that game due to a lower-leg injury. He has no points, 21 shots, four hits and 20 blocks in 12 appearances with New Jersey in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Pesce is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Tuesday.

Impact Head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't seem too concerned about the availability of Pesce or Timo Meier (back), telling reporters, "The break has been very important. We'll take advantage of this time and see where they're at tomorrow." If Pesce were to miss any time, it would open up a spot on the blue line for Nick DeSimone, who has yet to get into an NHL game this season despite being called up twice in November.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes scores second goal of night in OT as Devils rally to beat Islanders 4-3

Jack Hughes got his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime as the New Jersey Devils rallied from two goals down and beat the New York Islanders 4-3

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brett Pesce | PRACTICE RAW 11.03.2024 | New Jersey Devils Brett Pesce speaks to the media following practice in Canmore, Alberta.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NHL.COM

Good to go Friday Pesce (lower leg) is expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Islanders.

Impact Pesce was considered questionable heading into this game since he just returned from a long-term absence. However, it looks like he's good to play back-to-back days right away. Pesce should continue to see top-four usage in a mainly defensive role.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Pesce (lower leg) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Islanders, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Pesce made his season debut Thursday against Detroit after missing the first nine games of the year due to a lower leg injury. He recorded 17:33 of ice time against the Red Wings and had three shots on goal, a hit and a minus-1 rating. If he's available in the second half of the back-to-back, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain in a top-four role.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils expecting season debuts of D Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to make their season debuts against the host Detroit Red Wings on Thur...

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Devils D Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce back from injury, to debut in Detroit

Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to return from injury and make their season debuts for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Detroit

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing versus Wings Pesce (lower leg) will be in the lineup to face Detroit on Thursday, Bill Spaulding of MSG Network reports.

Impact Pesce will make his 2024-25 season debut after missing the first nine games of the campaign due to his lower leg injury. In addition to Pesce, the Devils will also welcome back Luke Hughes (shoulder) against the Red Wings. With both blueliners back in the lineup, Daniil Misyul and Simon Nemec figure to find themselves relegated to the press box as healthy scratches.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday that Pesce (lower leg) will travel with the Devils ahead of Thursday's road matchup in Detroit, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin...

Impact While it's not yet clear whether Pesce will suit up against the Red Wings, it's encouraging that he'll accompany the team on the road trip. Keefe said it's at least fair to say that Pesce will play over the weekend, so even if the defenseman remains out Thursday, he could return to action Friday against the Islanders or Sunday against the Ducks. Pesce and Luke Hughes (shoulder) also led the Devils during Wednesday's post-practice stretch, which should give increased optimism that Pesce could be available Thursday.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Pesce (lower leg) is close to making his New Jersey debut, though he won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Pesce provided three goals, 13 points, 107 shots on net and 113 blocked shots in 70 regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2023-24. He agreed to a six-year, $33 million contract with New Jersey in the summer to occupy a spot in the team's top-four group this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skating Tuesday Pesce is skating in a regular jersey at Tuesday's practice, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Pesce landed on injured reserve Monday, but he appears to be making solid progress after missing New Jersey's first two contests of the season. The 29-year-old fractured his fibula during Carolina's postseason run, but the right-shot defenseman was able to land a six-year deal with the Devils in free agency. Pesce notched 13 points in 70 regular-season contests with Carolina in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to injured reserve Pesce was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Pesce didn't travel with New Jersey for the club's season opener in Prague, so this move doesn't necessarily come as a surprise. The right-shot defenseman has been working his way back to full strength after recovering from a fractured fibula. Pesce signed a six-year contract with the Devils in July, and he'll likely slot in on the second defense pair when healthy.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team in Prague Pesce (lower leg) didn't travel with the Devils to Czechia on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports, indicating he will miss the start of the 2024-25 season.

Impact The Devils and Sabres will open the 2024-25 campaign with games on Friday and Saturday in Prague as part of the NHL Global Series. Seamus Casey might get to make his NHL debut as a result of Pesce's absence. The 29-year-old Pesce has been listed as week-to-week since the beginning of training camp after suffering a fractured fibula in Game 2 of Carolina's first-round playoff series versus the Islanders in April. He skated as an extra in practice in New Jersey on Monday, per Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site. Pesce will get more time to recover, but it's unclear if he will be ready to play in the team's home opener against Toronto on Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Pesce (lower leg) skated with the Devils on Friday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site, but he remains week-to-week, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact Pesce's availability for the Devils' season opener in Prague on Oct. 4 is uncertain. At the least, the 29-year-old has taken an encouraging step forward by getting on the ice. He had three goals, 13 points and 113 blocks in 70 regular-season games with Carolina in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jack Hughes scores second goal of night in OT as Devils rally to beat Islanders 4-3

Devils D Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce back from injury, to debut in Detroit