Devils Eye Momentum Against Islanders Saturday
Cody Glass says New Jersey's improved buy-in and systems give the team a solid base after its overtime win over St. Louis.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hockey
The New Jersey Devils face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont on Saturday, November 7, after a 5-4 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on November 5. Center Cody Glass spoke with team reporter Amanda Stein during morning availability about the club's direction.
Why it matters
Glass's comments point to a team trying to tighten its play after losing focus in its last two games, which allowed the Blues too many odd-man rushes. How the Devils handle that mental side will shape their consistency across the rest of the season.
New Jersey won its November 5 game 5-4 in overtime against St. Louis, the most recent result in the extraction. The extraction contains no advanced metrics or individual player statistics for the Islanders matchup.
The players
Cody Glass
Cody Glass is a center for the New Jersey Devils who addressed the team's recent play and direction in morning availability.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are an NHL franchise based in the New Jersey area that compete in the Metropolitan Division.
The details
Glass said the Devils have improved a lot, with good systems in place and good buy-in from the first line to the fourth line. He said the team's problems in its last game were mental, and the club has adjusted by playing without selfish players and communicating frequently.
Timeline
November 5: Devils defeat St. Louis Blues 5-4 in overtime.
Saturday, November 7: Devils face Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont.
Season Trajectory
The Devils' current stretch is defined by a single overtime win that followed an earlier loss of focus, so the season's direction depends on whether that buy-in holds. The extraction does not supply standings, playoff-position, or division-race data to place the team further.
Devils fans heading to UBS Arena on Saturday will see a team that has reached an overtime win over St. Louis and is trying to keep its mental focus through the next game. Fantasy managers tracking the roster should watch whether the lineup or line combinations change against New York.
The takeaway
Consistent buy-in and clear systems are what Glass says the Devils need to turn an overtime win into a steadier stretch. Watching whether that focus lasts past one game is the clearest sign of where the team is headed.
What happens next
The Devils face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont on Saturday, November 7.
Further reading
For more on the club's season, see the Hockey section.
