Daws played in just three games for the Devils this season, posting a 2-1-0 record, 2.62 GAA and .908 save percentage. With both Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen still under contract next year, Daws' path to significant NHL opportunities seems blocked, though perhaps he can force his way into the conversation during training camp.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Recovers after rough first period
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Daws made 22 saves in a 4-0 loss to Boston on Tuesday.
Daws had a rough first period. The first goal got past him with just 53 seconds ticked off the clock, and the gates opened. Daws allowed all four goals in the first frame, including two in a 2:10 span at the end of the period. He found his feet after the first intermission, but his teammates didn't show up offensively to help bail him out. Daws delivered a 15-16-8 record with a 2.84 GAA and .891 save percentage in the AHL this season, and he's at the end of his current contract. He'll likely be renewed in his current role for 2026-27, as both Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen are inked for several years.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Starting in Boston
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Daws will guard the road goal against the Bruins on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Daws is coming off a 27-save effort in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over Ottawa. He has a 2-0-0 record in two NHL appearances this season, stopping 57 of 61 shots. Boston ranks 11th in the league during the 2025-26 campaign with 3.26 goals per game.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Picks up overtime win
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Daws stopped 27 of 30 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.
Daws will likely finish the regular season in the NHL because Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) was shut down Friday due to nagging injuries. With just one more game on the schedule, it's unclear if Daws will get another chance to prove himself. The 25-year-old has earned the win in both of his NHL games in 2025-26, allowing a total of four goals on 61 shots. He's also posted a 15-16-11 record with a 2.84 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 42 appearances with AHL Utica. Daws is slated to be a restricted free agent in the summer, but his outlook for NHL playing time isn't great since Markstrom and Jake Allen are also under contract for next season.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Starter for Sunday
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Daws will defend the home crease versus Ottawa on Sunday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Daws was recalled Friday from AHL Utica, where he was 15-16-8 with a 2.84 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 42 appearances. He won his only start in the NHL this season, stopping 30 shots in 4-1 win over Minnesota.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Called up by New Jersey
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Daws was recalled from AHL Utica on Friday.
Daws has appeared in just one game for the Devils this season, but he'll join the NHL club for practice Friday. It's not yet clear whether he'll remain with New Jersey for the team's back-to-back set against Detroit and Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, but if Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen are available, they'll likely be the Devils' top goaltending options.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Logs shutout for Utica
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Daws posted a 21-save shutout in AHL Utica's 4-0 win over Belleville on Saturday.
Daws earned his second shutout of the year with this performance. He's had a bit of a challenging campaign, going 15-16-7 with a 2.81 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 41 appearances for the Comets. Daws has won four of his last five games and is trying to end the year strong.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Earns first shutout of AHL season
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Daws posted a 19-save shutout in AHL Utica's 3-0 win over Belleville on Friday.
Daws has gone 2-2-0 with a 1.51 GAA and a .942 save percentage over four games with Utica. He also won his lone NHL appearance while with the Devils during the absence of Jacob Markstrom, who battled a lower-body injury in October. Daws is brimming with potential should he get another extended look in the NHL at some point despite bumpy numbers over the last two AHL campaigns.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Back to AHL
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Daws has been reassigned by the Devils to AHL Utica, the team announced Sunday.
With Jacob Markstrom having recovered from a lower-body injury, Daws is no longer needed at the NHL level. The 24-year-old Daws will head back to the AHL with one NHL start under his belt, in which he stopped 30 of 31 shots to beat the Wild.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Earns win in season debut
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Daws stopped 29 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Wild.
If Matt Boldy hadn't recorded a third-period goal Thursday, Daws would've had a shutout in his first appearance of the 2025-26 campaign. Daws will continue to operate as the backup behind Jake Allen as long as Jakob Markstrom (lower body) remains out, so Daws' fantasy value will not only be minimal, but it will also be dependent on his matchup.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Set to start Wednesday
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Daws will serve as the starting netminder for Wednesday's home game against the Wild, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports.
Daws was recalled from AHL Utica last Wednesday, and he'll have an opportunity to make his season debut against Minnesota. He made six regular-season appearances for the Devils last year, going 3-1-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .939 save percentage.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Up from minors
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Daws was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
Zack MacEwen (upper body) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Daws was summoned because Jake Allen left Monday's 3-2 win over Columbus because of cramping. If Allen isn't available for Thursday's clash against Florida, then Jacob Markstrom will probably get the start while Daws serves as the understudy.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Hits waivers for AHL assignment
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Daws was placed on waivers by the Devils for the purpose of assignment to AHL Utica, the team announced Sunday.
Daws got into six regular-season games with New Jersey last year, but with Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen on the roster and healthy, Daws was never expected to be in the NHL to start 2025-26. Assuming he clears waivers, the 24-year-old Daws is slated to begin the season with AHL Utica, where he went 11-20-3 with a 3.16 GAA and an .893 save percentage across 34 appearances last year.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Gives up five goals Wednesday
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Daws stopped 22 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 10 seconds left in the third period.
This was Daws' first regular-season loss, and it was a subpar showing for the 24-year-old. Daws ends the campaign with a 3-1-0 across his six appearances, posting a 1.60 GAA and a .939 save percentage, albeit in a limited sample size.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Starting regular-season finale
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Daws will draw the home start against the Red Wings on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Daws was called up by the Devils on Wednesday, and he'll officially draw the start in the team's regular-season finale, while Jake Allen will serve as the backup. Daws has made five appearances for New Jersey this year, going 3-0-0 with a 0.88 GAA and .966 save percentage. He could stay with the big club as extra goaltending depth since AHL Utica is not in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Recalled by New Jersey
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Daws was recalled from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
The Devils have already clinched a spot in the postseason, so Daws will join the NHL club ahead of the regular-season finale at home against the Red Wings on Wednesday. The Devils haven't yet announced a starter for Wednesday's matchup, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Daws tend the twine if Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen need some rest ahead of the playoffs. Daws will presumably head back to the minors before postseason play begins.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Assigned to AHL
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Daws was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Daws has played well over three appearances since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, posting a 2-0-0 record, 0.49 GAA and .981 save percentage. However, he'll head back to the minors after Jacob Markstrom (knee) was activated off injured reserve.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Sharp in win over Utah
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Daws allowed a goal on 25 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Utah.
Daws has won all three of his starts at the NHL level this season, and they've all come on the road over the last month. He's allowed just three goals on 88 shots over five appearances in total. Daws was able to limit the damage Saturday to a Mikhail Sergachev goal midway through the contest. Jake Allen hasn't been at his best lately, allowing Daws a brief chance to claim more playing time before Jacob Markstrom (knee) returns to action. The Devils are in action again Sunday in Vegas, which will likely be a start for Allen.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Defending crease Saturday
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Daws will guard the road goal against Utah on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
In his last start, Daws stopped 29 shots in a 5-0 win over Nashville on Sunday. He has stopped 61 of 63 shots en route to a 2-0-0 record in four NHL appearances this season. Utah is tied for 21st in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Devils' Nico Daws: Makes brief relief appearance
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Daws played the final 1:42 of Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche and did not face a shot.
Jake Allen was on the hook for all five goals, including three in a span of 4:04 late in the third period. Daws' time on the NHL roster may be coming to a close soon, as Jacob Markstrom (knee) is practicing with the Devils during their current five-game road trip. That leaves the goaltending plans a bit up in the air for this weekend's back-to-back (Saturday at Utah, Sunday at Vegas). If Markstrom is not cleared to return for either of those games, Daws would likely split the starts with Allen.
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