New Jersey Devils News

McLaughlin has been one of Providence's (AHL) best players early on this season with 10 points in 15 games played and has earned himself his first call up to Boston this year. The 25-year-old undrafted forward has previously appeared in 14 NHL games and has picked up four goals and no assists during that span.

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, and thankfully will have the services of Meier, who was 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.

Pesce had been battling an undisclosed injury but, with five days between games, seems to have had ample time to recover. He will likely be in the lineup on Thursday against his former club, the Carolina Hurricanes. 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.

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.

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.