Dadonov has been plagued by injuries this season, suffering a hand injury in the first game that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks, and now he is battling an undisclosed injury that will likely keep him out of the lineup indefinitely. His inability to stay in the lineup has hampered cohesion with his new team, and he has yet to score a point through five games this season.
After a dynamic start to the season, the Devils have faltered lately with the prolonged absence of their offensive leader, Jack Hughes (hand). That said, the Devils held on for a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings in their most recent game, courtesy of a 32-save performance (.914 SV%) from Markstrom. The 35-year-old Markstrom has struggled with consistency this season, garnering quality starts in a career-worst 22% of games. He has a 3.75 GAA and .871 SV% in 10 outings (6-3-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -134 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues team that has only one win in its last six games (1-2-3).
Dadonov has been plagued by injuries this season, suffering a hand injury in the first game that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks, and now he is battling an undisclosed injury that will likely keep him out of the lineup on Wednesday. His inability to stay in the lineup has hampered cohesion with his new team, and he has yet to score a point through five games this season.
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 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).
Lachance made his NHL debut earlier this month, playing one game, but he has been reassigned to the AHL. 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.
White has played four games with the Devils this season, breaking a two-season stretch without NHL action, and will return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old defenseman sored 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) last season.
Glass only lasted one full game in a return from an upper-body injury before reaggravating it and missing another 12 days. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season. He returns to the lineup on Monday, replacing Juho Lammikko, against the Detroit Red Wings.
With Cody Glass returning from an upper-body injury, Juho Lammikko will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Lammikko is averaging 10:23 time-on-ice and has zero points through 10 games this season.
Glass only lasted one full game in a return from an upper-body injury before reaggravating it and missing another 12 days. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season. He should return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings.
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.
Simon Holmstrom (illness) will return to the Islanders' lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, sending Tsyplakov back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Tsyplakov had a decent rookie season in 2024-25, scoring 35 points (10G / 25A) in 77 games, but has struggled to produce offense in 2025-26, with only one point (1G / 0A) through 13 games.
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).
Tsyplakov will slot in for Simon Holmstrom, who is out with an illness. Tsyplakov has just a single goal and no assists in 12 games this season.
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.
