New Jersey Devils News

Matias Maccelli will draw back into Utah's lineup for the first time since February 8th, resulting in Bjugstad being a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:29 time-on-ice and has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 55 games this season.

The Devils are coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will turn to Allen between the pipes on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Allen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 25 games this season (11-13-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -139 road favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets squad that has failed to score in three of their last five games (1-4-0).

The Devils are coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will likely turn to Allen between the pipes on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Allen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 25 games this season (11-13-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -139 road favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets squad that has failed to score in three of their last five games (1-4-0).

Bjugstad has not played since March 1st and will remain out of the lineup on Friday despite being activated from Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

Parent's contract doesn't start until the 2025-26 season, so the 23-year-old will remain with Utica (AHL) for the 2024-25 season. The undrafted free agent has scored 11 goals with 15 assists (26 points) in 44 games in his second full season with Utica.

The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will likely switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Already without their leading offensive forward, Jack Hughes, for the remainder of the season, the Devils took another blow on Thursday, revealing that Hamilton will also be sidelined for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Hamilton had 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes has stepped in as their quarterback on the Devils' top powerplay unit in Hamilton's absence.

Siegenthaler has been out since February 4th due to a lower-body injury and underwent a procedure during the Four Nations break. The 27-year-old Swiss defender had been enjoying a decent 2024-25 campaign before his injury with two goals, nine points, 44 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus.

Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes will likely take Hamilton's spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.

McLaughlin is an undrafted 25-year-old forward with 25 games of NHL experience, including a career-high 12 contests with Boston this season. He has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 14 points (5G / 9A) in 34 contests with the Providence Bruins (AHL).