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Dawson Mercer

Center · New Jersey Devils

2020 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 18 (#18) — New Jersey Devils

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 7:00 PM ET @ Bruins

Sportsnet Pacific, TVAS, NESN, MSG

Age 246'0"180 lbsShoots RightCarbonear, CAN

Current Season

GP

81

Goals

20

Assists

22

Points

42

+/-

-2

S%

12.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 12vs OTT112+1518:56
Apr 11@ DET1010320:58
Apr 9vs PIT000-2017:21
Apr 7vs PHI000-2117:45
Apr 5@ MTL0000121:34

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.00M

Total Value

$12.00M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Mercer Elevates It in Clutch Spot

Dawson Mercer steps up big for the Devils when the stakes couldn't be higher, channeling that quiet confidence front offices love in young centers. His line's been humming lately, but tonight's test against a playoff contender reveals if he's ready for the leap to star status. Scouts whisper this could lock in his next deal amid UFA buzz swirling around Jersey's core.

New Jersey Devils
News
Mercer's Grind to Milestone 402

Dawson Mercer chases career point 402 with the intensity that defines playoff performers. Teammates rally around his pursuit amid a tight Metropolitan race where every stat counts. This benchmark looms large as his club fights for positioning in the East's frenzy.

New Jersey Devils
News
Mercer Hits 400; Iron Man Streak Nears

Dawson Mercer laces up for career game 400 amid last night's recap frenzy across the league. His club approaches an iron man streak that tests depth charts like nothing else. Veterans know these milestones fuel playoff pushes when fatigue hits.

New Jersey Devils
Injuries
Mercer Practice Raw: Devils Notebook

The Devils hit the ice in Raleigh ahead of their road trip finale at the Lenovo Center, where coaches tweak lines and test matchups against a Hurricanes squad that's owned them lately. Dawson Mercer skates through drills that scream playoff prep, with whispers from the bench about injury returns and lineup shakes that could flip their momentum. Front offices around the league watch closely as New Jersey fights to lock in that wild-card spot before the deadline chaos hits.

New Jersey Devils

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dawson Mercer's stats this season?
Dawson Mercer has 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points in 81 games this season.
What team does Dawson Mercer play for?
Dawson Mercer is a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
What is Dawson Mercer's contract?
Dawson Mercer has a cap hit of $4.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Dawson Mercer drafted?
Dawson Mercer was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils in Round 1, Pick 18 (18 overall).
Where is Dawson Mercer from?
Dawson Mercer is 24 years old and was born in Carbonear, CAN.