[1] For the third consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs, this time losing in the division semi-finals (4-3) to the New York Rangers.
Goaltender Martin Brodeur made his debut with the Devils.
Though he would only play four games during this season, he who would go on to become the franchise goaltender of the Devils.
[2] Divisions: ADM – Adams, PAT – Patrick p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy bold – Qualified for playoffs
Game 5 shifted back to New York, where the Rangers took a commanding 3–2 series lead by defeating the Devils 8–5.