Cody Glass Surpasses Career Milestone in Devils’ Disappointing Season

The New Jersey Devils may be struggling this season, but Cody Glass is shining bright amidst the disappointment. With a record of 34-31-2 and only 15 games left in the 2025-26 season, the team has faced its share of challenges. However, Glass has emerged as a standout performer, reaching a personal milestone that underscores his growth as a player.

On Saturday night, during a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, Glass netted his 15th goal of the season. His snapshot from the left hash marks at the 7:58 mark of the first period deflected off Anze Kopitar before finding the back of the net, giving New Jersey an early 1-0 lead. This goal marked a significant achievement for Glass, as it was the first time in his professional career that he surpassed 14 goals in a single season.

“It is an awesome feeling,” Glass shared after the game. “The puck has been finding me, and it is a good feeling when that happens.” The 26-year-old has been playing alongside rookies Arseny Gritsyuk and Lenni Hämeenaho, focusing on a defensive mindset that allows the younger players to showcase their offensive skills. “I let (Gritsyuk) and (Hämeenaho) do their offensive skill type thing, and just find the right areas,” he explained. “I keep trying to tell them to do their thing. I will be the responsible one, I don’t care. You guys turn over pucks, I will backcheck for you.”

Glass joined the Devils on March 7, 2025, in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins that sent Chase Stillman, Max Graham, and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft to Pittsburgh. Since then, he has played 69 games for New Jersey, accumulating 29 points with 17 goals and 12 assists. As a first-round pick in 2017, he has solidified his role as the Devils’ third-line center this season, demonstrating a hardworking and positive attitude that he credits for his success. “The mindset I have always had is to work as hard as you can because you never know when your last game is going to be,” Glass added, reflecting his commitment to making the most of every opportunity in the NHL.

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