New Jersey Devils News

Jeffrey Viel (undisclosed) will not play on Friday, allowing Tufte to re-enter the lineup. Tufte made his season debut for Boston earlier this week and scored a goal. The 27-year-old Tufte has 16 points (8G / 8A) in 13 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.

Edwards was drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Entry by the Devils and went on to play collegiate hockey for four years with the University of Michigan. The 23-year-old made his professional debut last season with the Utica Comets (AHL) and is awaiting his NHL debut. He has five points (1G / 4A) in 13 games with Utica this season.

Jeffrey Viel will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, sending Tufte to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. Tufte made his season debut in Boston's most recent game and scored a goal. The 27-year-old Tufte has 16 points (8G / 8A) in 13 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.

The Devils have points in six straight (5-0-1) and will turn to Allen to tend the twine on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 35-year-old Allen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.24 GAA and .916 SV% in 10 appearances this season (7-2-0).

Brown played the first 11 games for the Devils this season, but has not played since. The 31-year-old Brown is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has six points (5G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and will be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

Hamilton has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 6th, but will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Hamilton is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season. Hamilton will likely return to his role on the top powerplay unit, a spot that was occupied by Simon Nemec in his absence.

The Islanders are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their four-game winning streak, and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday as Rittich tends the twine against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. Rittich has a 3.15 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +144 road underdogs against an impressive Stars team that has points in 12 of their last 13 games (9-1-3).

The Islanders are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their four-game winning streak, and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday as Rittich tends the twine against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Czech goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. Rittich has a 3.15 GAA and .893 SV% in six games (4-2-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +144 road underdogs against an impressive Stars team that has points in 12 of their last 13 games (9-1-3).

With an injury to Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed), Dallas has recalled Kolyachonok from Texas (AHL). The 24-year-old Kolyachonok was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the offseason. He has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 74 career NHL games and will make his Stars debut on Tuesday.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and could be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

Brown played the first 11 games for the Devils this season, but has not played since. The 31-year-old Brown is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has six points (5G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

Hamilton has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 6th, but appears to be nearing an imminent return. The 32-year-old Hamilton is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season. Hamilton will likely return to his role on the top powerplay unit when he returns, a spot that was occupied by Simon Nemec in his absence.

With a potential injury to Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed), Dallas has recalled Kolyachonok from Texas (AHL). The 24-year-old Kolyachonok was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the offseason. He has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 74 career NHL games.

Brown played the first 11 games for the Devils this season, but has not played since. The 31-year-old Brown is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has six points (5G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

Hamilton has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 6th, but appears to be inching closer to a return. The 32-year-old Hamilton is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season. The Devils have experimented with Simon Nemec on their top powerplay unit during Hamilton's absence.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and likely won't miss any time. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

With several Boston forwards dealing with injuries, Tufte has earned himself a call-up after a strong start in the AHL. The 27-year-old Tufte has 16 points (8G / 8A) in 13 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.