After a brief stint with the Devils to close out their season, Vilen will head back to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 23-year-old was the Devils 2025 5th round pick (129th overall) and he has spent the last three seasons in Utica, picking up four goals and 24 points in 59 games this season.
Vilen was recalled from Utica (AHL) on Friday and will make his NHL debut on Sunday as the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back. The 23-year-old was the Devils 2025 5th round pick (129th overall) and he has spent the last three seasons in Utica, picking up four goals and 24 points in 59 games this season.
With New Jersey eliminated from the playoff picture, they have recalled 23-year-old defensemen Topias Vilen for the first time from Utica (AHL). If the Finish defender does dress, it will be his first NHL experience after putting up four goals and 24 points in 59 games in 2025-26 with Utica.
Returning from injury, Vilen will begin his 2024-25 campaign with the Utica Comets (AHL). The 21-year-old made his professional North American debut last season and tallied 29 points (2G / 27A) in 54 games with Utica.
