Kevin Weekes noted that Markstrom's status for the Four Nations tournament could be in jeopardy, indicating that it is likely a multi-week injury at the very least. Markstrom suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against Boston and was unable to return. Jake Allen should see the majority of the starts for the Devils in Markstrom's absence.
The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).
Palat is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 33-year-old Czech forward has 19 points (10G / 9A) in 48 games this season but only has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 10.
The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).
Halonen made his season debut on Saturday, his third career NHL games, but has been assigned back to the Utica Comets (AHL). Halonen has scored 13 goals with eight assists (21 points) in 31 AHL games this season.
White has 10 points (0G / 10A) in 84 career NHL games but has exclusively played in the AHL the last two seasons. The 27-year-old defenseman has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 26 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
It's unclear who Halonen will replace in the lineup, but the 26-year-old will suit up for his third career NHL game and first of the season. Halonen has scored 13 goals with eight assists (21 points) in 31 AHL games this season.
Noesen has missed the last two games with an illness, but will play Saturday afternoon vs. the Flyers. Noesen comes into the game with four goals, two assists and 28 SOG in his last 12 games.
White has 10 points (0G / 10A) in 84 career NHL games but has exclusively played in the AHL the last two seasons. The 27-year-old defenseman has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 26 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Halonen made his NHL debut last season, playing two games with the Devils. The 26-year-old forward has primarily been an AHL player, including scoring 21 points (13G / 8A) in 31 games with the Utica Comets this season.
The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for the 34th time this season when they travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Markstrom played well in a losing effort his last time out, allowing just one goal on 28 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 21-8-4 record and a .913 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Thursday as slight road favourites at -125 on the money line.
Halonen made his NHL debut last season, playing two games with the Devils. The 26-year-old forward has primarily been an AHL player, including scoring 21 points (13G / 8A) in 31 games with the Utica Comets this season.
Noesen did not play in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers and will likely not play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old Noesen is far-and-away having his best offensive season, scoring 28 points (17G / 11A) in 45 games.
MacDermid will fill in for Stefan Noesen, who is a late scratch due to an illness. MacDermid is yet to register a point in 16 games this season.
Noesen was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Devils not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 31-year-old forward is in the midst of a breakout campaign, notching 17 goals and 11 assists in 45 games this season.
The Devils will turn to Markstrom for the 33rd time this season when they host the Panthers on Tuesday. Markstrom was excellent his last time out, stopping 23 of the 25 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Lightning. The 15-year-veteran is thriving in his first year in New Jersey, posting a 21-8-3 record and a .911 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Tuesday at -160 on the money line.
McLaughlin has only played once since December 31st and was placed on waivers by the Bruins on Sunday. The 25-year-old played a career-high 12 NHL games with the Bruins this season, tallying two points (2G / 0A) and 23 hits. He was officially assigned to Providence (AHL) on Monday afternoon.
