New Jersey Devils News

MacDermid will slot in for Tomas Tatar, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. MacDermid is yet to register a point in 12 games this season.

Haula has been battling an undisclosed ailment the past few games but hasn't missed any action. The 33-year-old has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 31 games this season.

Tatar was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Kurtis MacDermid is expected to slide into the lineup in his place.

Markstrom has a light night in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%), and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (13-6-2). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Kings club outscoring their opposition 21-8 during a season-best six-game winning streak.

Haula has been battling an undisclosed ailment the past few games but hasn't missed any action. He will be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 31 games this season.

Markstrom has a light night in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (13-6-2). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Kings club outscoring their opposition 21-8 during a season-best six-game winning streak.

White has played 84 career NHL games, including a career-high 46 games in the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks, but has not played one since. The 27-year-old defenseman has eight points (1G / 7A) in 20 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

DeSimone played 11 games with the Devils last season, scoring two points (1G / 1A), but has primarily been an AHL players, playing only 38 career NHL games since his professional debut in the 2016-17 season. In nine games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season, the 29-year-old DeSimone has two points (0G / 2A) and a -10 plus/minus.

With Nathan Bastian (jaw) returning to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, Legare will exit the lineup and return to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 23-year-old Legare has played his first three NHL games this season, averaging 10:41 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.

With Nathan Bastian (jaw) returning to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, Legare will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Legare has played his first three NHL games this season, averaging 10:41 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.

Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He was absent from practice on Monday and morning skate on Tuesday but is not expected to dealing with a serious injury. The Devils recalled Isaac Poulter from the Utica Comets (AHL) to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bastian has not played since November 1st but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Bastian averaged 10:29 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 21 penalty minutes, and 19 hits in 12 games.

Jake Allen (undisclosed) is unlikely to suit up on Tuesday, allowing Poulter to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Poulter has a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV% in nine games (2-4-2) with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday and was absent from practice on Monday. He is being evaluated and might not dress on Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Markstrom did not play in New Jersey's previous contest, a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Markstrom has won five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals five times, posting a .907 SV%. Markstrom and the Devils were defeated 4-2 by the Maple Leafs in their only other meeting this season.

Markstrom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers, and will return to the crease on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Markstrom has a 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in 19 games this season (12-6-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as sizeable -243 home favorites against a Kraken club outscoring their opposition 9-4 in their last two games (2-0-0).