New Jersey Devils News

With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

The Jets will likely return to Hellebuyck in their crease on Monday after giving him the night off on Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Hellebuyck and the Jets have battled some adversity lately, losing three of their previous five, but are still among the most dominant in the NHL. The 31-year-old netminder is showcasing a stellar 2.13 GAA and .924 S% in 16 games (14-2-0). The Jets enter Monday's contest as slight -107 favorites over the Minnesota Wild.

Evangelista was a healthy scratch on Wednesday, but he will replace Phillip Tomasino in the lineup on Saturday. The Predators were hoping to get more offence out of Evangelista than what he's provided so far this season, scoring jut two goals with six assists (eight points) in 19 games.

McLaughlin has been one of Providence's (AHL) best players early on this season with 10 points in 15 games played and has earned himself his first call up to Boston this year. The 25-year-old undrafted forward has previously appeared in 14 NHL games and has picked up four goals and no assists during that span.

Hellebuyck will look for his eighth win in nine games on Friday as Winnipeg heads to Pittsburgh to work on their league leading 16-3-0 record. The 31-year-old is currently leading the NHL in wins (13) and after winning the Vezina Trophy in 2023-24, is a front runner yet again with his 2.20 GAA and .923 SV% in 15 games played this season. Hellebuyck heads to Pittsburgh to take on the struggling Penguins, who have lost four of their last five games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.67).

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, and thankfully will have the services of Meier, who was day-to-day with back spasms. The 28-year-old Meier is averaging 17:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A), 38 hits, and 63 shots in 21 games this season.

Pesce had been battling an undisclosed injury but, with five days between games, seems to have had ample time to recover. He will likely be in the lineup on Thursday against his former club, the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

Evangelista was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups.

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

Boqvist has been a pleasant addition to the Panthers lineup this season, providing depth offensive production, and is expected to play on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Boqvist is averaging 14:12 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 18 games this season.

The Devils are off until November 21st when they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes and could be without Pesce, who is recovering from an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, but could be without Meier, who is day-to-day with back spasms. The 28-year-old Meier is averaging 17:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A), 38 hits, and 63 shots in 21 games this season.

The Jets have been outscored 9-1 in their last two games (0-2-0), their first losing streak of the season, and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-0 loss to the Panthers, a rare blip in a near-perfect season where he has a 2.14 GAA and .926 SV% in 14 games (12-2-0). The Jets enter the action on Tuesday as -120 home favorites against the Panthers.

The Jets have been outscored 9-1 in their last two games (0-2-0), their first losing streak of the season, and will likely turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-0 loss to the Panthers, a rare blip in a near-perfect season where he has a 2.14 GAA and .926 SV% in 14 games (12-2-0). The Jets enter the action on Tuesday as -120 home favorites against the Panthers.