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Foote is expected to draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Saturday vs. Ottawa.
New Jersey Devils News
Foote has been recalled from Utica (AHL).
Foote played two games with the Devils earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old forward has 39 points (18G / 21A) in 53 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
MacDermid will draw into the Devils lineup on Thursday.
MacDermid re-enters the lineup as Curtis Lazar and Ondrej Palat are both dealing with undisclosed injuries. Daniel Sprong will also draw in up front for the Devils on Thursday.
Sprong will draw into the Devils lineup on Thursday.
Sprong re-enters the lineup as Curtis Lazar and Ondrej Palat are both dealing with undisclosed injuries. Kurtis MacDermid will also draw in up front for the Devils on Thursday.
Palat (undisclosed) will not play against the Flames on Thursday.
Palat was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Daniel Sprong will draw into the lineup in his place.
Lazar (undisclosed) will not play against the Flames on Thursday.
Lazar was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kurtis MacDermid will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Allen will start vs. Ottawa on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start vs. Calgary on Thursday.
The Devils have been liberal with their goalie rotation lately, regularly alternating starts, with Jake Allen outplaying Jacob Markstrom. Still, Markstrom will tend the twine on Thursday against his former club, the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old Markstrom has allowed six goals in two of his last three outings (1-2-0), posting an ugly .805 SV%. He has a 2.45 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 games this season (22-13-5).
Goalie Start
Allen will start in Columbus on Monday.
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).
Sprong is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday in Columbus.
Erik Haula will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Sprong to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Sprong, on his third NHL team this season, is averaging 12:47 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Devils.
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Haula is expected to draw back into New Jersey's lineup in Columbus on Monday.
Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch for New Jersey on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Haula to re-enter the lineup. The 33-year-old Haula is averaging 14:20 time-on-ice and has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
Goalie Start
Allen is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.
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).
Goalie Start
Markstrom led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
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Haula will be a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Haula is coming off a serviceable outing for the Devils, recording one assist in 12:42 time-on-ice in their 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Haula has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
The Devils have signed Xavier Parent to a one-year, entry-level contract.
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.
Goalie Start
Allen will start against the Oilers on Thursday.
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.
Goalie Start
Allen was the first goalie off the ice at New Jersey's morning skate.
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.
Cholowski is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Edmonton on Thursday.
Simon Nemec will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Cholowski to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Cholowski is averaging 12:49 time-on-ice and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 35 games this season.
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Nemec is expected to draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Thursday vs. Edmonton.
Dennis Cholowski will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, allowing Nemec to re-enter the lineup. The young Slovak defenseman, Nemec, is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 16 games this season.
Hamilton (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season.
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.
