New Jersey Devils News

With the recent acquisition of three-time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck, Allen will likely see a lighter workload for the Devils, but he will tend the twine on Wednesday in the tail end of a back-to-back. The 36-year-old Allen has been serviceable, albeit unspectacular this season, posting a 2.84 GAA and .886 SV% in seven games (5-2-0). He had a light workload in his most recent outing, saving 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Devils enter Wednesday's matchup as +124 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche team that has lost three of its last four games (1-3-0).

Hellebuyck joined the Devils for practice on Monday and will make his debut Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has yet to play this season, refusing to report to Winnipeg's training camp amid his trade request, and comes off a 2025-26 season with a 2.86 GAA and .895 SV% in 57 games (23-23-11). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars team on a five-game winning streak. The Devils may ease Hellebuyck into action early, but expect him to carry a heavy workload as the season progresses and the Devils hope to return to the postseason.

Hellebuyck joined the Devils at practice for the first time on Monday and is hopeful to make his debut between the pipes on the team's upcoming three-game road trip. The 33-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has yet to play this season, refusing to report to Winnipeg's training camp amid his trade request, and comes off a 2025-26 season with a 2.86 GAA and .895 SV% in 57 games (23-23-11).

After weeks of drama and rumours following a highly publicized trade request, Hellebuyck's wishes have finally been granted in a trade that sends him to the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has yet to play this season, refusing to report to training camp amid his trade request, and comes off a 2025-26 season with a 2.86 GAA and .895 SV% in 57 games (23-23-11). He joins a Devils team whose goaltending, previously occupied by Jake Allen and Nico Daws, will be immensely upgraded by his presence.

Luke Evangelista (illness) will return to New Jersey's lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Noesen being loaned to Utica (AHL). The 33-year-old Noesen has played well in limited action with New Jersey this season and has three points (1G / 2A) during a three-game point streak.

After trading Jacob Markstrom in the offseason, the Devils are rolling with a makeshift goalie tandem of Jake Allen and Nico Daws. The 36-year-old Allen has started 35 or fewer games in six of his past seven seasons, and his 2026-27 start hasn't been overly reassuring. Allen has allowed four or more goals in three of five games (3-2-0), posting a 3.18 GAA and .876 SV%. Still, the Devils enter Tuesday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Colorado Avalanche team that lost 3-2 last night to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Brown has yet to play this season, recovering from a lower-body injury, but returned to practice yesterday and will suit up for his season debut on Tuesday. The 32-year-old forward had a productive first season with the Devils in 2025-26, matching a career-high 43 points (18G / 25A) in 75 games. Brown showed late-season chemistry with Jack Hughes in 2025-26, ending the campaign with 21 points (8G / 13A) in his final 23 games. Amadeus Lombardi will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Brown's debut.

Connor Brown (lower body) will make his season debut on Tuesday, sending Lombardi to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Lombardi made his NHL debut this season and has three assists through eight games.

Luke Evangelista (illness) will return to New Jersey's lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Noesen being a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old Noesen has played well in limited action this season and has three points (1G / 2A) during a three-game point streak.

Evangelista was a game-time decision with an illness last Monday, but drew into the lineup. However, he did not play the following three games as his illness continued to linger. The 24-year-old forward has three points (2G / 1A) in five games this season. He will draw back in on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Stefan Noesen will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Evangelista's return.

Evangelista was a game-time decision with an illness last Monday, but drew into the lineup. However, he did not play the following three games as his illness continued to linger. The 24-year-old forward has three points (2G / 1A) in five games this season. He will draw back in on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Brown is recovering from a lower-body injury and has yet to play this season, but he appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Monday. The 32-year-old forward had a productive first season with the Devils in 2025-26, matching a career-high 43 points (18G / 25A) in 75 games. Brown showed late-season chemistry with Jack Hughes in 2025-26, ending the campaign with 21 points (8G / 13A) in his final 23 games.

Evangelista was a game-time decision with an illness last Monday, but drew into the lineup. However, he did not play the following three games as his illness continued to linger. The 24-year-old forward has three points (2G / 1A) in five games this season.