New Jersey Devils News

Rittich has been reliable in a supporting role for most of the season, but suddenly finds himself battling some adversity. The 33-year-old Czech goalie has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five games (1-3-1), posting an ugly 3.51 GAA and .832 SV%. He will look to return to the form he showcased in his first 16 games of the season (10-4-2), posting a 2.39 GAA and .918 SV%. The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as -125 home favorites against a New York Rangers team that is coming off a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins.

Glass was limited to 6:44 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, exiting the game in the second period because of an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old forward has 18 points (13G / 5A) in 42 games this season.

Chisholm has not played the past three games for the Capitals, but is healthy enough to return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 18 games this season.

Chisholm has not played the past three games for the Capitals and his status on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken is up in the air. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 18 games this season.

Allen snapped a three-game losing streak (0-3-0) with an impressive 22-save performance (.953 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Despite an unspectacular 4-4-1 record, the 35-year-old Allen has a solid 2.44 GAA and .916 SV% in his last nine games. The Devils enter the action on Tuesday as -123 home favorites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is struggling offensively, scoring just five goals in its last four games (1-2-1).

Boqvist will take a seat on Thursday as Luke Kunin draws into the lineup. Boqvist has three goals and four assists in 48 games this season.

Hughes exited Monday's 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the second period because of a shoulder injury. He did not play on Tuesday and has now been placed on LTIR, meaning he will miss, at minimum, one month. The 22-year-old Hughes has 26 points (5G / 21A) in 49 games this season. The Devils recalled Colton White from Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Dallas grew fond of Kolyachonok in an 11-game stint earlier this season, but cap restrictions forced them to place him on waivers. He was claimed by the Boston Bruins, but only played two games before resurfacing on waivers, and ultimately being re-claimed by the Stars. He has three points (1G / 2A) in 13 games this season.

Kovacevic recently made his season debut after knee surgery, but has been a healthy scratch a couple times as he continues to acclimate to game speed. Kovacevic will replace Luke Hughes, who is out with a shoulder injury.

The Devils narrowly defeated the Calgary Flames, 2-1 in overtime last night, and they will turn to Allen on Tuesday, in the tail end of a back-to-back. The 35-year-old Allen has lost five of his last six outings (1-4-1), posting a 3.23 GAA and .890 SV%. That said, he has been serviceable most of the season and was solid in a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in October. The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as +152 road underdogs against an Oilers team that has dominated opponents in their last two games (2-0-0), outscoring them 11-0.

Hughes exited Monday's 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the second period because of a shoulder injury. He is still being evaluated, but early reports suggests that it may be a longer-term injury. The 22-year-old Hughes has 26 points (5G / 21A) in 49 games this season.

Trevor van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:35 time-on-ice and has three assists in 17 games this season.

Kovacevic recently made his season debut after knee surgery and will be a healthy scratch on Monday as he continues to acclimate to game speed. Simon Nemec will draw back into New Jersey's lineup as Kovacevic's replacement.

Hameenaho was drafted 58th overall by New Jersey in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has 21 points (9G / 12A) in 33 games with Utica (AHL) this season. Juho Lammikko will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Hameenaho's debut.

Lenni Hameenaho will make his NHL debut on Monday, sending Lammikko to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Lammikko has two assists in 23 games this season.