NHL Hockey Player News

Holtz did not play in the Devils' previous game vs. Boston but will draw back into the lineup Friday against Pittsburgh. The 2020 1st round pick (7th overall) has two goals, 16 SOG and eight PIMs through 14 games with New Jersey so far this year.

Letang has two goals, 14 assists, 12 PIMs, 57 shots and a -12 plus/minus through 29 games this season but will miss Friday's game due to a lower-body injury. It is the second time Letang has been forced to miss time in 2022-23, after a scary situation with a stroke earlier in the year.

Poehling missed the Penguins' previous two games due to an upper-body injury and headed to the injured reserve Wednesday but will be a game-time decision as the Penguins take on the Devils. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to the injury.

Smith was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) for the first time this season after scoring four goals, 10 assists, and 10 PIMs in 26 games. The 22-year-old has seven goals, 36 assists, and 146 SOG across 114 previous NHL games with the New Jersey Devils. He will see his first action as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday when he draws into the lineup for an injured Kris Letang.

Jarry allowed five goals on 42 shots (.881 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid all season, with a 15-4-4 record, 2.77 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who are in a bit of a downfall, losing eight of their last nine games.

Vanecek stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) as he picked up his fourth straight loss in a defeat to Boston his last time out. The 26-year-old has struggled as of late, but still has an impressive 12-5-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .910 SV%. He will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost three-straight games but are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.37).

Zohorna has five goals, 11 assists, 11 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 20 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) but has been recalled for a second time this season. In five previous games with the Flames in 2022-23, he failed to pick up a point, with three SOG and a -1 plus/minus.

Raanta stopped all 24 of 24 shots for his first shutout of the season and fourth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The 33-year-old has fought the puck all season with his 2.73 GAA and .894 SV% but has a very good record at 8-2-2. He will face the Florida Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over Montreal in their last game.

Raanta stopped all 24 of 24 shots for his first shutout of the season and fourth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The 33-year-old has fought the puck all season with his 2.73 GAA and .894 SV% but has a very good record at 8-2-2. He will face the Florida Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over Montreal in their last game.

Copley stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) for his fifth-straight win in a victory over Vegas his last time out. The 30-year-old Alaska native has been phenomenal this month, with his 7-1-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .912 SV%. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who are coming off an ugly. 6-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.

Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his fourth victory in five starts as he beat Nashville his last time out. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best this season, with his 15-5-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are red-hot winning seven of their last eight games after a 4-1 win over Winnipeg in their last game.

Delia stopped 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) as he beat Edmonton to stay undefeated in his last start. The 28-year-old has been great in both of his starts this season, with a 2-0-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .920 SV%. He will take on the Winnipeg Jets, who are looking to snap their current three-game losing skid after a 4-1 loss to Minnesota in their last game.

Luukkonen stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he was incredible in beating the Vegas Golden Knights in his last time between the pipes. The 23-year-old has been much better as of late for the Sabres and holds a 5-3-1 record, 3.44 GAA and .891 SV% through nine appearances. He faces the Detroit Red Wings who are on the back end of a back-to-back after a massive 5-4 comeback victory over Pittsburgh yesterday.