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.
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.
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.
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.
Nick DeSimone will make his Utah debut on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, replacing Kolyachonok. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 19 blocks, and 14 hits in 23 games this season.
Oliver Wahlstrom will re-enter the Bruins lineup on Thursday against the New York Rangers, returning McLaughlin to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old McLaughlin is averaging 9;35 time-on-ice and has two points (2G / 0A) in 11 games this season.
The Devils were on the losing end of a 3-2 score against the Anaheim Ducks last night and will revert to Allen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Allen has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in four straight (0-4-0), posting a .860 SV%. He has a 2.89 GAA and .897 SV% in 12 games this season (5-6-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest -118 road favourites against a Kings club riding a two-game winning streak.
Boqvist has been a pleasant addition as a depth-forward for the Panthers. The 26-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:00 time-on-ice and has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
Dakota Mermis will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Dallas Stars, allowing Kolyachonok to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 12:26 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 17 games this season.
Allen has been sidelined with an injury for most of December but will return to the crease on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 34-year-old Allen has showcased mixed results this season, posting a 2.74 GAA and .900 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1). The Devils are riding a three-game winning streak and enter Thursday's contest as significant -216 road favorites against a Blue Jackets squad desperate for a win amid a five-game losing skid.
