Question 1

Who has won more games between the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils?

Accepted Answer

The New Jersey Devils lead the all-time NHL series 4-2 against the California Golden Seals (plus 2 ties), winning 66.7% of decided meetings since the 1974-75 season. They have never met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last meeting: March 20, 1976.

Question 2

What is the all-time head-to-head record between the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils?

Accepted Answer

The all-time NHL record between the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils is 2-4-2 across 8 games in favour of the New Jersey Devils. The regular season split is 2-4-2, with zero playoff meetings to date. Ties pre-date the 2005 shootout rule change.

Question 3

Which team is on a winning streak in the California Golden Seals vs New Jersey Devils series?

Accepted Answer

The California Golden Seals are riding a 1-game winning streak versus the New Jersey Devils in this series. The longest run in series history belongs to the New Jersey Devils at 2 consecutive wins. Active streaks shape moneyline markets when teams meet again, especially in back-to-back home/away splits.

Question 4

What is the average margin of victory in the California Golden Seals vs New Jersey Devils matchup?

Accepted Answer

Decided games between the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils average a 2.0-goal margin, which is typical for an NHL rivalry and keeps puck-line markets close. The largest blowout in the series is a 3-goal 4-1 win by the California Golden Seals on January 23, 1976.

Question 5

How many times have the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils played each other?

Accepted Answer

The California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils have met 8 times in NHL play since the 1974-75 season. All 8 have been regular season games. In the 1970s they have played 8 times.

Question 6

Have the California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils ever met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Accepted Answer

No. The California Golden Seals and New Jersey Devils have never met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All 8 of their meetings have come during the NHL regular season. If they ever do draw each other in a future bracket, it would be the first playoff series in the rivalry's history — typically a strong moneyline catalyst.

Date	Home	Away	Score	Result
Mar 20, 1976	NJD	CGS	2–2	TIE
Jan 23, 1976	CGS	NJD	4–1	CGS
Dec 28, 1975	CGS	NJD	1–3	NJD
Nov 5, 1975	NJD	CGS	3–2	NJD
Feb 15, 1975	NJD	CGS	0–3	CGS
Feb 9, 1975	CGS	NJD	1–2	NJD
Dec 12, 1974	NJD	CGS	5–3	NJD
Oct 23, 1974	CGS	NJD	4–4	TIE

Season ↓	CGS ↕	NJD ↕	T ↕	Games ↕
1975–76	1	2	1	4
1974–75	1	2	1	4

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