The Devils will mark their 16th annual Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, when they host the St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center, and the evening will be built around honoring current and former members of the U.S. military.
Prudential Financial is once again front and center for the event, which starts at 7:00 PM. The first 9,000 fans through the doors will receive a military cap courtesy of Prudential, and the night will also include concourse activations, in-game features and other tributes throughout the arena. Prudential is also supplying 100 complimentary tickets for active military personnel and veterans.
The Devils are also giving fans a chance to get involved through the Military Appreciation Sweepstakes presented by Prudential. Prizes include a team-signed away jersey, a player-signed helmet, or glass seat tickets to the next Devils home game with access to the Prudential Lounge. Entries are available at newjerseydevils.com/militaryappreciation.
Several tributes are planned as part of the night’s programming. Before the National Anthem, 100-year-old World War II veteran Bob Walsh of Far Hills, New Jersey, will take part in a ceremonial puck drop. Walsh enlisted in 1943, served with the 2nd Marine Division and spent time in Okinawa, Japan.
The National Anthem will be performed by Staff Sergeant Hallie Koches, a vocalist from the 78th Army Band and a Frenchtown, New Jersey native. The colors will be presented by the USMC Combat Logistics Battalion 25 Color Guard out of Red Bank, New Jersey.
The Devils will also recognize the Airman of the 621st Contingency Response Wing stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst through the Heroes Among Us presentation, presented by Prudential. The unit, known as the “Devil Raiders,” deploys worldwide within hours to open airbases, deliver humanitarian disaster relief and protect the nation.
Other activations will be spread across the concourse. Fans can visit Prudential’s “Here For Our Heroes” space outside Section 19, which will feature a photo opportunity, Devils alumni, mascot NJ Devil and a charm giveaway. The United States Marine Corps will also have a presence on the concourse with a pull-up bar and a “Battle Positions” activation by Section 17/18.
Player arrivals will include service dogs from Paws of War, the organization that rescues and trains service dogs while supporting veterans, active military members and first responders with their independence. Paws of War will also have a table set up by Section 17/18.
Charitable efforts tied to the night include a 50/50 benefiting Operation Sisterhood at YWCA Northern New Jersey, which supports women veterans across the state. Operation Sisterhood will also have a table near Section 17/18. In addition, mystery player-signed military patches will be sold by Section 16, with proceeds going to Operation Sisterhood.
Fans attending the game can also get 10% off at Devils Den Team Stores at Prudential Center with a military ID. The discount is available to active military members and veterans and cannot be combined with any other offer.
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