New Jersey Devils News

Markstrom has been relied upon heavily since returning from the Olympic break, but he had his first night off in New Jersey's previous game, a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 36-year-old Markstrom returns to the crease on Monday, looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Makrstrom has struggled this season, but has a serviceable 2.56 GAA and .905 SV% in his last nine games (5-4-0), for arguably his best stretch of the season. The Devils enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Boston Bruins team that has earned points in four of its last five games (3-1-1).

Markstrom has been relied upon heavily since returning from the Olympic break, but he had his first night off in New Jersey's previous game, a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 36-year-old Markstrom returns to the crease on Monday, looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Makrstrom has struggled this season, but has a serviceable 2.56 GAA and .905 SV% in his last nine games (5-4-0), for arguably his best stretch of the season. The Devils enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Boston Bruins team that has earned points in four of its last five games (3-1-1).

The Devils have relied on Markstrom heavily in recent weeks, including playing both ends of back-to-backs, as they attempt a late-season push to return to playoff contention. The 36-year-old Markstrom was solid in his previous outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%), but received no goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a solid 2.31 GAA and .913 SV% in six games since returning from the Olympic break (4-2-0). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -185 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team that has been outscored 11-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).

With Brett Pesce (lower body) out week-to-week, the Devils have recalled Cholowski from Utica (AHL). The 28-year-old Cholowski has one assists in 15 games with the Devils this season.

Pesce played 22:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers, did not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Originally day-to-day, Pesce's injury seems more concerning that initially thought and will be out week-to-week. The 31-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:18 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 37 games this season.

Pesce played 22:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers, did not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and is expected to miss at least two more games. The 31-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:18 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 37 games this season.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn't lying when he said he wanted to give Markstrom a chance to keep his momentum going, as he tasks the 36-year-old with starting both ends of New Jersey's back-to-back. Markstrom was excellent in last night's start against the Panthers, allowing just a single goal on 21 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -117 home favourites against a reeling Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 17-7 since returning from the Olympic break (0-3-1).

Brett Pesce (lower body) will not play on Wednesday, allowing Kovacevic to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Kovacevic is averaging 16:43 time-on-ice and has two assists in 13 games this season.

Pesce played 22:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers, but will not be available on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:18 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 37 games this season. Johnathan Kovacevic will draw into the lineup as Pesce's replacement.

The Devils have won two straight games with Jacob Markstrom between the pipes and will hope the team's momentum can carry over to Allen when he tends the twine on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a four-game losing streak (0-4-0), the 35-year-old Allen has played serviceably, posting a 2.85 GAA and .892 SV%. The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -117 home favourites against a reeling Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 17-7 since returning from the Olympic break (0-3-1).

Markstrom has struggled with consistency this season, but is in the midst of his best streak so far. Dating back to before the Olympic break, the 36-year-old goalie has strung together four consecutive quality starts for the first time in 2025-26 (2-2-0), posting an impressive 2.02 GAA and .931 SV%. He saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. That said, the Devils enter Tuesday's action as slight +105 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Markstrom has struggled with consistency this season, but is in the midst of his best streak so far. Dating back to before the Olympic break, the 36-year-old goalie has strung together four consecutive quality starts for the first time in 2025-26 (2-2-0), posting an impressive 2.02 GAA and .931 SV%. He saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. That said, the Devils enter Tuesday's action as slight +105 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

The Devils drafted Melovsky in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old Czech forward is in his first professional season in North America, where he has 13 points (3G / 10A) through 35 games with the Utica Comets (AHL).