1982–83 New Jersey Devils season



The 1982–83 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 1st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey from Denver, Colorado. The Devils finished 5th in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Regular Season
The Devils first ever game was a 3-3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where first captain Don Lever scored the Devils' first ever goal. The team's first win would come against their new rivals in the New York Rangers. However, the new location didn't help the team overall, as they continued to struggle in the standings, finishing last in their division and third-to-last in their conference.

October
Record: 3-6-3, Home: 2-3-2, Away: 1-3-1

November
Record: 1-10-4, Home: 0-3-2, Away: 1-7-2

December
Record: 3-9-0, Home: 2-4-0, Away: 1-5-0

January
Record: 4-6-4, Home: 4-1-3, Away: 0-5-1

February
Record: 1-8-2, Home: 1-2-2, Away: 0-6-0

March
Record: 4-10-0, Home: 2-7-0, Away: 2-3-0

April
Record: 1-0-1, Home: 0-0-0, Away: 1-0-1

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining New Jersey. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.

‡Traded mid-season

Golatenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining New Jersey. Stats reflect time with the Devils only.

‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Awards and Records

 * The Devils did not win any awards this season.

Transactions
The Devils were involved in the following transactions during the 1982–83 season.

Draft Picks
The Devils' draft picks at the 1982 NHL Entry Draft at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.