Johnathan Kovacevic
- Position
- Defense
- Number
- #8
- Age
- 29
- Country
- Canada
Johnathan Kovacevic’s 2026-27 season
Johnathan Kovacevic has yet to register a point in 5 games for the New Jersey Devils this NHL season (2026-27). His scoresheet so far shows 7 penalty minutes. A defenseman’s work shows less on the scoresheet: his ice time below says more about his role.
As a team, the New Jersey Devils are 6-4-0 after 10 games, 7th in the Eastern Conference with 12 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 0
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PIM
- 7
- PPG
- 0
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 0
- GP
- 5
Line and role
In the New Jersey Devils’ most recent charted game (October 22), Kovacevic played on the third defense pair with Declan Chisholm. The pair shared 13:26 at five on five, and he logged 15:41 of ice time in all. He held that spot in 2 of the 2 charted games he dressed for, averaging 15:57 of ice time.
On special teams he was part of the first penalty-kill unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Johnathan Kovacevic game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W 4–1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | vs Colorado Avalanche | W 4–3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | @ Washington Capitals | L 2–4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 15 | vs New York Rangers | W 7–1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 5–4 OT | – | – | – |
| Oct 12 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1–4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | vs Vancouver Canucks | W 4–1 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | vs Utah Mammoth | L 3–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 3 | @ New York Islanders | L 0–6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 1 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 3–2 OT | – | – | – |
Next game
The New Jersey Devils host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 24. Our model gives the New Jersey Devils a 60% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 3–2 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings.
Profile
Johnathan Kovacevic is a 29-year-old defenseman from Canada who wears number 8 for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL.
Johnathan Kovacevic: questions and answers
- How many points does Johnathan Kovacevic have this season?
- None yet: Johnathan Kovacevic has 5 games for the New Jersey Devils in 2026-27 without a goal or an assist.
- Who are Johnathan Kovacevic’s linemates?
- In the New Jersey Devils’ latest charted game (October 22) he played on the third defense pair with Declan Chisholm.
- When does Johnathan Kovacevic play next?
- The New Jersey Devils host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 24; our model gives the New Jersey Devils a 60% chance to win.
- What position does Johnathan Kovacevic play?
- Johnathan Kovacevic is a defenseman, number 8, for the New Jersey Devils, aged 29, from Canada.