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Allen will start Sunday vs. the Sabres.
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Gritsyuk (upper-body) is will return to the Devils lineup on Sunday.
Gritsyuk has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will play Sunday vs. Buffalo. Gritsyuk, who has 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 17 games, will be one of three key forwards returning to the Devils' lineup on Sunday, with both Jack Hughes and Timo Meier also returning.
Meier (personal) is will return to the Devils lineup on Sunday.
Meier missed the last five games due to personal reasons, but will play Sunday vs. Buffalo. Meier, who has nine points (6G / 3A) in his last 10 games, will be one of three key forwards returning to the Devils' lineup on Sunday, with both Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk also returning.
Hughes (hand) is expected to play Sunday vs. the Sabres.
Hughes returned to the ice on Sunday morning and told reporters after the optional morning skate that he expects to play Sunday vs. Buffalo. Hughes has been out since November 12th after suffering a freak hand injury in a dinner incident. He rejoins the lineup with 20 points (10G / 10A) in 17 games this season.
Jack Hughes (hand) was on the ice at an optional practice on Sunday.
Tsyplakov will draw back into New York's lineup vs. Buffalo on Saturday.
Meier has been activated off the non-roster list and is expected to return to New Jersey's lineup on Saturday vs. Buffalo.
Addison has been assigned to Utica (AHL).
Parent has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).
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Markstrom will start in Utah on Friday.
The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for the 18th time this season when they travel to Utah on Friday. Markstrom picked up another loss in his last start, allowing two goals on 15 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Canucks on Sunday. The 36-year-old goaltender owns an 8-7-1 record and a disappointing .874 SV% on the season. The Devils enter action on Friday at +120 on the money line.
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Allen will start in Vegas on Wednesday.
Allen will make his 17th start of the season when the Devils travel to Vegas on Wednesday. Allen was victorious in his last start, allowing just one goal on 31 shots in a 4-1 win over the Ducks on Saturday. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 9-7-0 record and .907 SV% on the season. Allen and the Devils enter action on Wednesday at +140 on the money line.
Cholowski will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game in Vegas.
Cholowski will take a seat on Wednesday in order to make room for the return of Brett Pesce (upper-body). Cholowski has appeared in 15 games this season, logging zero goals and one assist.
The Devils activated Pesce (upper-body) off injured reserve on Wednesday.
Pesce has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 26th, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 30-year-old defenseman has been a stabilizing force on New Jersey's blueline when healthy, averaging 19:39 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in nine games.
The Devils placed Gritsyuk (lower-body) on injured reserve on Wednesday.
Gritsyuk has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury and will seemingly miss at least the next two while the Devils are on a road trip. The 24-year-old Gritsyuk's introduction to the NHL this season has been a positive one, tallying 16 points (7G / 9A) through 31 games while playing a middle-six role.
Gritsyuk (upper-body) will remain out and not travel with New Jersey on their upcoming road trip.
Gritsyuk has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury and will seemingly miss at least the next two while the Devils are on a road trip. The 24-year-old Gritsyuk's introduction to the NHL this season has been a positive one, tallying 16 points (7G / 9A) through 31 games while playing a middle-six role.
Pesce (upper-body) is expected to return vs. Vegas on Wednesday.
Pesce has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 26th, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 30-year-old defenseman has been a stabilizing force on New Jersey's blueline when healthy, averaging 19:39 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in nine games.
Pesce (upper-body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to return on New Jersey's road trip.
Pesce has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 26th, but appears to nearing a return to the lineup. The 30-year-old defenseman has been a stabilizing force on New Jersey's blueline when healthy, averaging 19:39 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in nine games.
Legare has been recalled from Utica (AHL).
Legare has played four career NHL games, but has primarily been an AHL player. The 24-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) in 21 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Nemec (undisclosed) has been placed on IR and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Nemec has not played the last two games for the Devils due to an undisclosed injury and has been placed on Injured Reserve. It's unclear when the talented Slovak defenseman might return to the lineup, but the Devils' Head Coach Sheldon Keefe stated he is expected to miss "some time" and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
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Markstrom will start vs. Vancouver on Sunday.