New Jersey Devils News

LaChance was a sixth-round pick, 186th overall, of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward has three points (1G / 2A) in 13 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) over the previous two seasons.

Hughes suffered a hand injury at a team dinner on Thursday in what has been reported as a "fluke accident." Few details have emerged regarding the severity of the injury, but he has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Hughes leads the Devils with 20 points (10G / 10A) in 17 games and will create a sizable absence down the middle for the lineup if he misses significant time.

Legare made his NHL debut last season, playing three games with the Devils, but has otherwise exclusively played in the AHL. The 24-year-old third-round pick from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft has one goal and 21 penalty minutes in 11 games this season with the Utica Comets (AHL).

MacEwen has played minimally this season, appearing in only three games, and could be sidelined for at least a week after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old forward has six hits and zero points this season.

MacEwen has played minimally this season, appearing in only three games, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old forward has six hits and zero points this season.

Glass recently returned from an injury, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks late in the first period. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York islanders on Monday, and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 35-year-old Markstrom has an ugly 3.82 GAA and .872 SV% in seven games (4-2-1), but has been better lately, posting a 2.30 GAA and .920 SV% in his last three outings (2-0-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -141 road favorites against a surprising Blackhawks team riding a three-game winning streak.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York islanders on Monday, and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 35-year-old Markstrom has an ugly 3.82 GAA and .872 SV% in seven games (4-2-1), but has been better lately, posting a 2.30 GAA and .920 SV% in his last three outings (2-0-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -141 road favorites against a surprising Blackhawks team riding a three-game winning streak.

Hamilton left last Thursday's game vs. Montreal with an undisclosed injury, and has been sidelined since. He is expected to miss at least the next three games while the team is on a road trip. With Hamilton out, Simon Nemec has seen an expanded role, including deployment on the team's top powerplay unit.

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. He will likely miss the next three games while the team is on the road.

The Devils are tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with 22 points (11-4-0), and will turn to Markstrom on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old Markstrom is undefeated in two games since signing a contract extension (2-0-0), posting a 2.00 GAA and .937 SV%. He has a 3.95 GAA and .871 SV% in six games this season (4-2-0). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -143 home favorites against an Islanders team coming off a dominant 5-0 win over the New York Rangers.

With Zack MacEwen returning to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders, Lammikko will head to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Lammikko is averaging 10:21 time-on-ice, recording six blocks, six hits, and zero points in six games this season.

MacEwen played 7:12 time-on-ice in his only outing this season and has been sidelined for nearly four weeks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old forward is in his first season with New Jersey. He had three points (2G / 1A) and 49 hits in 21 games with the Ottawa Senators in 2024-25.

The Devils are tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with 22 points (11-4-0), and will likely turn to Markstrom on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old Markstrom is undefeated in two games since signing a contract extension (2-0-0), posting a 2.00 GAA and .937 SV%. He has a 3.95 GAA and .871 SV% in six games this season (4-2-0). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -143 home favorites against an Islanders team coming off a dominant 5-0 win over the New York Rangers.

White will play in the NHL for the first time since the 2023 season when he was with the Anaheim Ducks. White, who has no points in eight AHL games this season, replace Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) in the lineup on Saturday.