Jacob Markstrom(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Goalie Start
Markstrom was in the starter's crease at the morning skate on Sunday.
Riding a four-game losing skid, the Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for only the second time in their last four games. Markstrom has allowed 10 combined goals in his previous two outings, posting an ugly .821 SV%. That said, the Devils enter Sunday's contest as enormous -335 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club that has only scored 16 goals so far this season, the fewest in the league.
Nathan Bastian(Right Wing)(RW)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Line Change
Bastian will be a healthy scratch for Friday's game against the Islanders.
Bastian will be the odd-man out on Friday as the Devils opt to keep the lineup fresh for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Kurtis MacDermid will draw into the lineup in his place.
Kurtis MacDermid(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Line Change
Macdermid will draw into the Devils' lineup for Friday night's game against the Islanders.
Macdermid will re-enter the lineup on Friday as the Devils opt to get some fresh bodies into the lineup for the tail-end of the back to back. Nathan Bastian will sit in his place.
Brett Pesce()(RD)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Pesce (fibula) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Islanders on Friday.
Pesce signed a six-year contract to join New Jersey in the offseason after nine successful seasons on Carolina's blueline and finally make his Devils debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, recording three shots in 17:33 time-on-ice. He was a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders as the Devils considered easing him back into the lineup. In 70 games in 2023-24, Pesce had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIMs, and a +10 plus/minus while averaging 20:17 TOI/GP.
Luke Hughes(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Hughes (shoulder) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Islanders on Friday.
Hughes played his first game of the season on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings after suffering a shoulder injury in mid-September and recorded one assist in 15:11 time-on-ice. He was a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders as the Devils considered easing him back into the lineup. In 2023-24, he had nine goals, 47 points, 135 SOG, 28 PIMs, and a -25 plus/minus in 82 games, finishing third place in voting for the Calder trophy.
Daniil Misyul(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Send Down
Misyul has been assigned to Utica (AHL).
Misyul got his first taste of NHL action earlier this week, recording a -1 plus/minus in 12:23 time-on-ice, but will return to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 24-year-old Misyul was the 70th overall pick of the Devils in 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Misyul had 14 points (4G / 10A) in 44 games with Utica last season.
Brett Pesce()(RD)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Pesce (fibula) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. New York.
Pesce signed a six-year contract to join New Jersey in the offseason after nine successful seasons on Carolina's blueline and finally make his Devils debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, recording three shots in 17:33 time-on-ice. He will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders as he eases back into the lineup. In 70 games in 2023-24, Pesce had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIMs, and a +10 plus/minus while averaging 20:17 TOI/GP.
Luke Hughes(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Hughes (shoulder) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. New York.
Hughes played his first game of the season on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings after suffering a shoulder injury in mid-September and recorded one assist in 15:11 time-on-ice. He will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders as he is eased back into the lineup. In 2023-24, he had nine goals, 47 points, 135 SOG, 28 PIMs, and a -25 plus/minus in 82 games, finishing third place in voting for the Calder trophy.
Jake Allen(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Goalie Start
Allen will start on Friday vs. the Islanders.
The Devils acquired Jake Allen at the trade deadline last season and Jacob Markstrom in the offseason to solidify their goaltending after allowing the sixth most goals in 2023-24. That said, 10 games into the 2024-25 campaign, the Devils have allowed 33 goals, second most in the league. To the Devils' advantage, they enter action on Friday as -127 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has only scored 14 goals this season, the fewest in the league. In three outings this season (2-1-0), Allen has a 3.01 GAA and .880 SV%.
Simon Nemec(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Line Change
Nemec will not play in Detroit on Thursday.
Nemec was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. It's unclear if this is injury related or if Nemec is simply a healthy scratch.
Jacob Markstrom(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start in Detroit on Thursday.
The Devils will turn back to Markstrom between the pipes after Jake Allen got the nod against the Lightning on Tuesday. Markstrom struggled his last time out, surrendering six goals on 37 shots as New Jersey fell to the Capitals in overtime. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 3-2-1 record on the season to go along with a .902 SV% and a 2.99 GAA. The Devils are big road favourites in Detroit on Thursday, entering action at -180 on the money line.
Brett Pesce()(RD)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Pesce (fibula) will make his Devils' debut on Thursday in Detroit.
Pesce signed a six-year contract to join New Jersey in the offseason after nine successful seasons on Carolina's blueline and will finally make his Devils debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. In 70 games in 2023-24, he had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIMs, and a +10 plus/minus while averaging 20:17 TOI/GP.
Luke Hughes(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Hughes (shoulder) will make his season debut on Thursday in Detroit.
Hughes will play his first game of the season on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings after suffering a shoulder injury in mid-September. The sophomore defenseman will play a key role in the Devils' back end upon his return. In 2023-24, he had nine goals, 47 points, 135 SOG, 28 PIMs, and a -25 plus/minus in 82 games, finishing third place in voting for the Calder trophy.
Luke Hughes(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Hughes (shoulder) will travel with the team to Detroit and is a possibility to return.
Hughes was given a 6-8 week timeline to return from a shoulder injury suffered in mid-September during training camp and appears to be on schedule to return. If he is unable to play on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Devils' head coach Sheldon Keefe insisted that Hughes should be in the lineup this weekend. The sophomore defenseman will play a key role in the Devils' back end. In 2023-24, he had nine goals, 47 points, 135 SOG, 28 PIMs, and a -25 plus/minus in 82 games, finishing third place in voting for the Calder trophy.
Brett Pesce()(RD)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Pesce (fibula) will travel with the team to Detroit and is a possibility to return.
With his presence at practice the last several days, Pesce's debut with the Devils seems to be on the immediate horizon. If he is not able to play on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Devils' head coach Sheldon Keefe insisted that Pesce should be in the lineup this weekend. Pesce signed a six-year contract to join New Jersey in the offseason after nine successful seasons on Carolina's blueline. In 70 games in 2023-24, he had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIMs, and a +10 plus/minus while averaging 20:17 TOI/GP.
Jake Allen(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Goalie Start
Allen will start against the Lightning on Tuesday.
The Devils will turn to Allen between the pipes for only the third time in nine games this season, despite stellar play in limited action thus far. In his two games this season, Allen has been tremendous, winning both contests (2-0-0) and posting a gaudy 0.50 GAA and .974 SV%. The Devils enter the action on Tuesday as -148 home favorites against a Tampa Bay Lightning club that was defeated 5-2 by the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.
Jake Allen(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Goalie Start
Allen is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.
The Devils will turn to Allen between the pipes for only the third time in nine games this season, despite stellar play in limited action thus far. In his two games this season, Allen has been tremendous, winning both contests (2-0-0) and posting a gaudy 0.50 GAA and .974 SV%. The Devils enter the action on Tuesday as -148 home favorites against a Tampa Bay Lightning club that was defeated 5-2 by the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.
Adam Beckman(Left Wing)(LW)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
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Beckman cleared waivers on Monday and has been loaned to Utica (AHL).
Beckman has cleared waivers and will report to the Utica Comets of the AHL. The 23-year-old was the 75th overall pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and had two points (0G / 2A) in 11 games with Minnesota last season.
Luke Hughes(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Hughes (shoulder) will not play on Tuesday but his return "is imminent".
Hughes was given a 6-8 week timeline to return from a shoulder injury suffered in mid-September during training camp and appears to be on schedule to return. The sophomore defenseman will play a key role in the Devils' back end. In 2023-24, he had nine goals, 47 points, 135 SOG, 28 PIMs, and a -25 plus/minus in 82 games, finishing third place in voting for the Calder trophy.
Brett Pesce()(RD)|New Jersey DevilsNJD
Injury
Pesce (fibula) will not return on Tuesday but is expected back very soon.
With his presence at practice the last several days, Pesce's debut with the Devils seems to be on the immediate horizon. Pesce signed a six-year contract to join New Jersey in the offseason after nine successful seasons on Carolina's blueline. In 70 games in 2023-24, he had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIMs, and a +10 plus/minus while averaging 20:17 TOI/GP.