PAUL COTTER NEWS

Scores in back-to-back games Cotter scored a goal, took two shots and recorded a hit in Monday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Cotter found the back of the net for the second consecutive game, marking the first time he scored on back-to-back contests since the first two games of the campaign when he did it in two straight outings against the Sabres. Cotter, who has found the twine thrice over his last five games, has 10 goals and six assists across 43 contests. However, he's not expected to have a prominent role on offense due to his role as a bottom-six forward.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Cotter scored a goal, doled out five hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Cotter has two goals over the last four games, but he's picked up just three points across his last 23 outings. The 25-year-old remains in a middle-six role, providing plenty of physicality even in his cold stretches on offense. For the season, Cotter is at nine goals, six assists, 51 shots on net, 143 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 42 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in defeat Cotter found the back of the net on his only shot and added two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in 10:32 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Carolina.

Impact Cotter stripped the puck from Jesperi Kotkaniemi in the neutral zone before depositing a shot past Dustin Tokarski on a breakaway to open the scoring in the middle frame. It was Cotter's first goal since Nov. 12, a span of 19 games. The 25-year-old has cooled off significantly after producing 12 points over his first 19 appearances of the campaign. Overall, Cotter is at eight goals and 14 points through 39 outings.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with helper Cotter picked up an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Cotter ended a 15-game point drought when he set up a Luke Hughes tally in the third period. The slump took the shine off of a strong start to the season for Cotter, who has been a regular on the Devils' third line throughout 2024-25. He's still on pace for a career year with 13 points, 45 shots on net, 113 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 35 appearances, but it's unlikely he'll get much power-play time to raise his floor on offense.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slipping on offense Cotter has not recorded a point over his last 13 games after being held off the scoresheet in a 3-1 win over the Kings on Thursday.

Impact During the slump, Cotter has 13 shots on net, 14 PIM and 51 hits. He opened the year in great form, but as a bottom-six forward with no path to power-play time, offense is likely to come and go. The 25-year-old has 12 points, 39 shots on net, 103 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Cotter scored a goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Cotter has four points, 13 hits and a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. The 24-year-old provided an insurance tally late in the third period to help the Devils pull away with the win. The power forward has seven goals, five assists, 26 shots on net, 52 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating across 19 appearances. Cotter is likely to continue filling a middle-six role, though he's not expected to be a factor on the power play.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps in win Cotter picked up an assist, two shots on net, one block and five hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact In a battle for a puck in the corner, Cotter managed to direct it with his skate to Erik Haula, who set up Jonas Siegenthaler for the Devils' third goal. The third-line winger's hot start to the season has faded a bit, but Cotter has points in two straight and has 10 points over 16 outings. Whether he's scoring or not, Cotter makes opponents feel his presence; he's up to a team-high 53 hits.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist in win Cotter logged an assist and four hits in Monday's 3-0 win over the Oilers.

Impact Cotter's offense has stabilized a bit with three points over his last five contests. He also has four PIM and 13 hits in that span as he continues to bring some energy in a third-line role. The 24-year-old forward is up to nine points, 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Sunday's win Cotter scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Cotter has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going three contests without a point. The 24-year-old forward saw 15:54 of ice time Sunday, his second-highest total of the season, though he remains in a third-line role. He's contributed six goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 33 hits, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances, offering physical play and steady depth offense.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist in overtime loss Cotter notched an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact After a hot start to the campaign, Cotter has been limited to two points over his last seven games. The 24-year-old winger has seen the occasional top-six look, but his playing style is best suited for third-line usage. He's at five goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 31 hits, six PIM and a minus-2 rating over 11 appearances. Cotter's ability to rack up hits gives him some appeal in deep formats, though he can be streamed when his offense is hot.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in Thursday's win Cotter scored his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Senators.

Impact The former Golden Knight continued his impressive start to the season, scoring New Jersey's final goal of the game in the third period by banging home the rebound on a Dougie Hamilton shot. Cotter has never produced more than 13 goals or 25 points in an NHL campaign, but for now he has a top-six assignment and has turned it into six points in seven games.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Cotter, Devils get win in Capitals' season debut Paul Cotter scored two goals as the visiting New Jersey Devils spoiled the Washington Capitals’ season opener, courtesy of a 5-3 decision on...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cotter scores 2 goals to lift Devils over Capitals 5-3

Paul Cotter scored twice, giving him four goals through four games this season, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Pots two goals Cotter tallied two goals and added four shots and two hits during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact Cotter has been scorching to start the season with four goals and five points in his first four games. The 24-year-old could have a breakout year in the high-octane Devils offense -- though he is unlikely to maintain his current scoring pace after notching 25 points in 76 games with the Golden Knights in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Saturday Cotter scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact Cotter has enjoyed a hot start to the season with two goals and an assist over his first two games. The 24-year-old has added four shots on net, three hits and a plus-3 rating. He was occasionally shuffled out of the lineup during his time with the Golden Knights over the last two years, but he looks set to see consistent bottom-six minutes with the Devils. If his offense follows him back stateside, he should be able to surpass the 25-point campaign he produced in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague

Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press