New Jersey Devils News

The Devils' offense has struggled with Jack Hughes (hand) out of the lineup, being outscored 12-4 in their last three games (0-3-0), and will likely turn to Markstrom to tend the twine on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Markstrom has allowed three or more goals in five straight (2-1-1), and has a troubling 3.83 GAA and .864 SV% in nine games this season (5-3-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in five of their last six games (4-1-1).

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.

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.

Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but will make his return on Tuesday. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.

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 Devils will hand Markstrom his eighth start of the season when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning on Tuesday. Markstrom secured the victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 overtime win in Chicago on Wednesday. The 36-year-old netminder brings a 5-2-1 record and an .870 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup in Tampa, where the Devils enter action at +140 on the money line.

With both Evgenii Dadonov and Connor Brown coming off IR on Tuesday, Nathan Legare was the odd-man out and has been sent down to Utica (AHL). The 25-year-old appeared in one game for the Devils during his brief call up, picking up two hits during his 8:15 TOI.

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.

Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but appears to be nearing a return. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, but with Hughes sidelined for several weeks, it's unclear if Dadonov will regain top-six deployment.

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.

Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but appears to be nearing a return. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, but with Hughes sidelined for several weeks, it's unclear if Dadonov will regain top-six deployment.

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.