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Markstrom will start vs. Nashville on Monday.

Markstrom has been stellar for the Devils lately and will start for the third time in their last four games. Despite an unspectacular 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in 15 games this season (9-5-1), Markstrom has turned up the dial in his previous eight games (6-2-0), showcasing a .922 SV%. The Devils enter the action on Monday as -135 home favorites against a Nashville Predators club coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the NHL's top team, the Winnipeg Jets.

Jacob Markstrom
Gadjovich (upper-body) is expected to be out vs. Washington on Monday and is considered day-to-day.

Tomas Nosek will draw into the lineup for the Panthers on Monday, replacing Gadjovich. The 26-year-old Gadjovich is averaging 7:13 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in 11 games this season. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Jonah Gadjovich
Markstrom is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.

Markstrom has been stellar for the Devils lately and will likely start for the third time in their last four games. Despite an unspectacular 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in 15 games this season (9-5-1), Markstrom has turned up the dial in his previous eight games (6-2-0), showcasing a .922 SV%. The Devils enter the action on Monday as -135 home favorites against a Nashville Predators club coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the NHL's top team, the Winnipeg Jets.

Jacob Markstrom
Markstrom will start vs. Carolina on Thursday.

The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Thursday for his 500th career game. The 34-year-old Markstrom has an up-and-down season with the Devils, posting a 2.58 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games (8-5-1), but has been reliable lately, posting a .924 SV% in his previous seven outings (5-2-0). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -116 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club that played last night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

Jacob Markstrom
Markstrom is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.

The Devils will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Thursday for his 500th career game. The 34-year-old Markstrom has an up-and-down season with the Devils, posting a 2.58 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games (8-5-1), but has been reliable lately, posting a .924 SV% in his previous seven outings (5-2-0). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -116 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club that played last night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

Jacob Markstrom
Jones (right foot) will be out for approximately four weeks.

Jones did not play the last two games and will be out of the lineup for approximately four more weeks. Jones was enjoying a semi-productive season with the Blackhawks, averaging 25:43 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) in 17 games. Alex Vlasic has been serving as the quarterback on the top powerplay unit in Jones' absence.

Seth Jones
Gadjovich is expected to draw back into Florida's lineup on Tuesday in Calgary.

Mackie Samoskevich will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Gadjovich to return to the lineup. The 26-year-old Gadjovich is averaging 7:17 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A), 10 penalty minutes, and 32 hits in nine games this season.

Jonah Gadjovich
Eller is expected to make his Capitals debut in Colorado on Friday.

After being acquired from the Penguins on Tuesday night, Eller is expected to make he second debut with the Capitals on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Before the trade, the 35-year-old Eller had seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games with the Penguins. Hendrix Lapierre will draw out of the lineup.

Lars Eller
Schmid has been assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL).

Schmid entered a contest in relief of Adin Hill last week, saving all 12 shots he faced, but otherwise saw no action while filling in for an injured Ilya Samsonov for the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old Schmid will return to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL), where he has a 3.56 GAA and .885 SV% in six games (1-5-0).

Akira Schmid
Bennett (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. New Jersey on Thursday.

According to head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett had something "tighten up," which prevented him from playing the previous game for the Panthers. He added that even if Bennett doesn't play Thursday, he won't be out long-term. Jesper Boqvist moved up to the Panthers' second line with Bennett out.

Sam Bennett
Bennett (upper-body) will not be out long-term.

According to head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett had something "tighten up this morning and it didn't loosen up throughout the day." He added that even if Bennett doesn't play Thursday, he won't be out long-term. Jesper Boqvist moved up to the Panthers' second line with Bennett out.

Sam Bennett