New Jersey Devils News

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).

Boqvist has been a pleasant addition to the Panthers lineup this season, providing depth offensive production, and is expected to play on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Boqvist is averaging 14:12 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 18 games this season.

The Devils are off until November 21st when they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes and could be without Pesce, who is recovering from an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, but could be without Meier, who is day-to-day with back spasms. The 28-year-old Meier is averaging 17:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A), 38 hits, and 63 shots in 21 games this season.

Tufte has already appeared in two NHL games this season and has scored three goals with one assist in six AHL games. The 26-year-old winger has just two goals and one assist in 20 career NHL games with the Stars, Avalanche and Bruins.

Allen has been solid lately for the Devils and has earned himself his third start in the past six games. The 34-year-old Allen has a respectable 2.35 GAA and .914 SV% in six outings (3-2-1), highlighted by saving 57 of the last 58 shots he has faced (.983 SV%). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as +127 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers club they defeated 4-1 on Tuesday.

Allen has been solid lately for the Devils and has likely earned himself his third start in the past six games. The 34-year-old Allen has a respectable 2.35 GAA and .914 SV% in six outings (3-2-1), highlighted by saving 57 of the last 58 shots he has faced (.983 SV%). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as +127 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers club they defeated 4-1 on Tuesday.

Mantha and the Flames received terrible news on Monday as he will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his ACL. Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period on November 5th against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. The 30-year-old Mantha scored seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games in his first season with the Flames.

The Devils are riding a three-game winning streak and will return to Allen between the pipes for the second time in four games. Allen has been inconsistent in five outings this season (3-1-1), posting a 2.60 GAA and .904 SV%, but has two shutouts in in his last four contests. The Devils enter Sunday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks as significant -342 home favorites.

Glass exited Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after playing only 4:47 time-on-ice due to a concussion. The 25-year-old Glass has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season. In a corresponding move, Bryan Rust (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve.

Glass played just 4:47 TOI before leaving Thursday's game in the first period. He was hurt on a random play where it looked like teammate Lars Eller caught him with an elbow after a goalie stoppage. It's unclear if Glass will be available for Friday's game in Washington.

Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. Mantha has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to November 5th and will not be eligible to return until at least November 12th. The 30-year-old Mantha has seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games this season.