Hischier (undisclosed) left Saturday’s game vs. Montreal and is considered day-to-day.
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Allen will start in Montreal on Saturday.
Tsyplakov will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Hurricanes.
Hughes (finger) will play Saturday in Montreal.
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Allen is expected to start Saturday in Montreal.
Markstrom (MCL sprain) is expected to miss approximately four to six weeks.
Markstrom left Tuesday's game vs. Boston early due to an MCL Sprain after Justin Brazeau crashed into New Jersey's net and will be out for approximately four to six weeks. It is brutal timing for the 34-year-old, who will now miss representing Sweden at the Four Nations Cup. Markstrom was sporting a strong 21-9-5 record with a .912 SV% in his first season with the Devils. Isaac Poulter was recalled from Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move on Friday.
Markstrom is expected to miss an extended amount of time with a knee sprain.
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.
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Markstrom will start vs. Boston on Wednesday.
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).
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Markstrom is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.
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 has been assigned to Utica (AHL).
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 been assigned to Utica (AHL).
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.
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Halonen will be a healthy scratch vs. Ottawa on Sunday.
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Markstrom will start vs. Ottawa on Sunday.
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Allen will start Saturday afternoon vs. Philadelphia.
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Halonen will make his season debut on Saturday.
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 (illness) will return to the Devils lineup on Saturday.
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 been recalled from Utica (AHL).
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.
Tsyplakov has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head against Philadelphia's Ryan Poehling.
Tsyplakov was not penalized after an illegal check to to the head of Philadelphia's Ryan Poehling but was issued a three-game suspension after a hearing with the Department of Player Safety. The 26-year-old Tsyplakov, in his first NHL season, is averaging 16:15 time-on-ice, scoring 19 points (7G / 12A) in 44 games. He's been held off the scoresheet in 10 straight.
Halonen has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).
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.
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MacEwen is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Capitals.
MacEwen will draw out of the lineup to make way for Michael Amadio's return from an upper-body injury. MacEwen has two goals and one assist in 21 games this season.
