Jake Allen was the starting goalie in Monday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets but exited due to cramping and was replaced by Markstrom. Markstrom saved 8 of 9 shots (.889 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets but appeared to be in discomfort towards the end of the contest. No updates were provided on his status.
Allen did not finish Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and was replaced by Jacob Markstrom. The 35-year-old Allen was putting together a solid effort before leaving the game, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in an eventual 3-2 win. No update was provided on Allen, but he is not expected to miss time.
MacEwen is battling an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, starting with Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old MacEwen played 7:12 time-on-ice in his only outing this season. Brian Halonen will draw into the lineup as MacEwen's replacement.
MacEwen is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old MacEwen played 7:12 time-on-ice in his only outing this season. Brian Halonen will draw into the lineup as MacEwen's replacement.
Zack MacEwen (undisclosed) will not play on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Halonen to draw into the lineup for his season debut. The 26-year-old Halonen has played four career NHL games and has yet to tally his first career point.
New Jersey's defensive game has struggled early in the 2025-26 season, allowing nine goals through two games (1-1-0), and will hope for better results with Allen between the pipes for the first time this season. The 35-year-old Allen had a sizable role as the Devils' backup last season, posting a 2.66 GAA, .906 SV%, and four shutouts in 31 appearances (13-16-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -119 road favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that had an offensive outburst on Saturday, defeating the Minnesota Wild 7-4 for their first win of the season.
New Jersey's defensive game has struggled early in the 2025-26 season, allowing nine goals through two games (1-1-0), and will hope for better results with Allen between the pipes for the first time this season. The 35-year-old Allen had a sizable role as the Devils' backup last season, posting a 2.66 GAA, .906 SV%, and four shutouts in 31 appearances (13-16-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -119 road favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that had an offensive outburst on Saturday, defeating the Minnesota Wild 7-4 for their first win of the season.
The Devils will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Thursday in their season-opening matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 35-year-old Markstrom had a solid, albeit unspectacular, first season with the Devils in 2024-25, posting a 2.50 GAA, .900 SV%, and four shutouts in 49 games (26-16-6). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +150 road underdogs against a Hurricanes team that is widely believed to be a top Stanley Cup contender.
Pesce has practiced sparingly over the last week, recovering from an undisclosed injury, but will suit up for New Jersey's season opener on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Pesce will look to improve after his first season with the Devils in 2024-25, averaging 21:19 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in 72 games.
MacEwen split time last season between the Ottawa Senators and Belleville Senators (AHL), and could see a similar role this year with New Jersey and Utica (AHL). The 29-year-old forward has 34 points (17G / 17A) in 237 career NHL games.
Noesen missed the entire preseason, and head coach Sheldon Keefe did not have an update on his status, but did say he's "not close to being ready to play." Expect Noesen to open the season on IR.
Casey is expected to start the year on IR, and head coach Sheldon Keefe said he's "not expecting to see him back on skates anytime in the near future." Casey will miss some time and will likely open his season in the AHL.
Pesce is skating on his own, but the Devils aren't sure what his availability will be for the season opener on Thursday. The Devils should have several practices early next week, so Pesce's status should be well established prior to their game vs. Carolina.
