New Jersey Devils News

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Kings will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Rittich has only played twice in the previous 11 games. He has a 2.62 GAA and .887 SV% in 23 games this season (11-11-0) and was exceptional in his only meeting against the Stars this season, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 victory. The Kings enter Friday's contest as slight -109 home favorites against a Stars team coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Allen will surprisingly get the start on Thursday after Nico Daws was in the starter's crease at the Devils morning skate. Allen struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 4-3 loss in Buffalo on Sunday. The 34-year-old netminder owns an 8-10-1 record and a .903 SV% on the season. He draws a challenging matchup on Thursday as the Devils enter action at even odds on the money line.

Jon Merrill will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 17:48 time-on-ice and has 11 pints (2G / 9A) in 46 games this season.

Daws was excellent in his season debut on Tuesday, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will likely return to the crease for a second consecutive start on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. In 21 AHL games this season, Daws is 5-14-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .888 SV%. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as slight -100 home underdogs against a Golden Knights squad amid a four-game losing skid (0-2-2).

Siegenthaler departed Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return. During his post-game media availability, head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Siegenthaler "will miss time, for sure." Expect the Devils to recall a defenseman prior to Thursday's game vs. Vegas.

Siegenthaler left the game after suffering the injury in the first period and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of New Jersey's game against the Golden Knights on Thursday.

The Devils have lost two of their last three and will turn to the recently recalled Daws between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Daws saw his first NHL action this season in New Jersey's most recent outing, saving all seven shots he faced in relief of Jake Allen in a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Daws appeared in 21 NHL games last season, going 9-11-0 with a 3.15 GAA and .894 SV%. In 21 AHL games this season, he is 5-14-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .888 SV%. The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -133 road underdogs against a Penguins squad coming off a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators.

Daws will join Jake Allen to serve as the Devils' goalie tandem while Jacob Markstrom is sidelined with an injury. Daws appeared in 21 NHL games last season, going 9-11-0 with a 3.15 GAA and .894 SV%. In 21 AHL games this season, he is 5-14-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .888 SV%.

The Kings failed to score on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to the Florida Panthers, and will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rittich struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.65 GAA and .884 SV% in 22 appearances this season (11-10-0). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as +130 road underdogs against a Lightning squad with losses in four of their last five games (1-4-0).

The Kings failed to score on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to the Florida Panthers, and will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rittich struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.65 GAA and .884 SV% in 22 appearances this season (11-10-0). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as +130 road underdogs against a Lightning squad with losses in four of their last five games (1-4-0).

The Devils lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday and will roll with Allen between the pipes on Wednesday in a rematch. The 34-year-old Allen has been solid since taking over for an injured Jacob Markstrom, posting a .918 SV% in three games (2-1-0). He has a 2.70 GAA and .900 SV% in 17 games this season (7-9-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -177 home favorites against the Flyers.

The Devils lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday and will roll with Allen between the pipes on Wednesday in a rematch. The 34-year-old Allen has been solid since taking over for an injured Jacob Markstrom, posting a .918 SV% in three games (2-1-0). He has a 2.70 GAA and .900 SV% in 17 games this season (7-9-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -177 home favorites against the Flyers.

Chisholm did not play Minnesota's last game but he will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 17:46 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 43 games this season.

Hischier scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens but exited after only 14:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old Hischier has 43 points (24G / 19A) in 51 games this season. In the Devils' most recent game, Ondrej Palat was the main beneficiary, taking Hischier's spot on their top powerplay unit.

With Markstrom (MCL) sidelined for the next several weeks, Allen remains in control of the Devils' crease and will be between the pipes on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Allen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win against his former club, the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.67 GAA and .902 SV% in 16 games this season (7-8-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -128 road favorites against a Flyers squad outscored 9-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Hischier scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens but exited after only 14:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old Hischier has 43 points (24G / 19A) in 51 games this season. Hischier's next chance to return will be on Wednesday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Flyers.