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.
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.
