Tatar missed the Devils' skate Wednesday but is expected to return to the lineup Thursday as the Devils take on the Rangers in a massive showdown. The 32-year-old has 17 goals, 24 assists, 136 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +38 plus/minus through 74 games this season.
Hardman had failed to pick up a point, had seven SOG and a -2 plus/minus through eight games this season but has been reassigned to Rockford (AHL) on Wednesday. The 24-year-old heads back to the IceHogs, where he had four goals, 12 assists, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 49 games prior to his call-up.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat the San Jose Sharks in his last start. The 33-year-old has had a year to forget this season, with his 20-20-10 record, 2.98 GAA and .890 SV%. He takes on the red-hot Los Angeles Kings, who have won 10 of their last 12 games and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.45).
Allen allowed four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) for his seventh-straight loss as he was defeated by the Boston Bruins in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled all season, with his 14-24-3 record, 3.57 GAA and .891 SV%. He will face Buffalo, who has won their last two games after a four-game losing streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.57).
Markstrom allowed six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) for his second-straight loss and six-goal game as he was beaten by the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 33-year-old has struggled mightily this season, with his 19-19-10 record, 2.98 GAA and .889 SV%. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won six of their last seven games after a 4-3 win over Vancouver last game.
Allen allowed six goals on 18 shots (.667 SV%) and was pulled after just 21:29 TOI in his last start for his sixth-straight loss as he was rocked by Florida. The 32-year-old has struggled all season, with his 14-23-3 record, 3.56 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the Boston Bruins, who have won four straight games and are chasing history for the NHL's greatest single-season record.
Lazar has three goals, five points, 55 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games played between Vancouver and New Jersey but will now be out indefinitely due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old has only been able to play in three games for New Jersey before the injury.
Markstrom allowed six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the Dallas Stars in his previous start. The 33-year-old has struggled all season despite Calgary's playoff hopes, with his 19-18-10 record, 2.89 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the red-hot Los Angeles Kings, who won nine of their last 11 games and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33).
Markstrom allowed six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the Dallas Stars in his previous start. The 33-year-old has struggled all season despite Calgary's playoff hopes, with his 19-18-10 record, 2.89 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the red-hot Los Angeles Kings, who won nine of their last 11 games and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33).
Foote has 18 goals, 12 assists, 25 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 49 games with Utica (AHL) and has been recalled to New Jersey Friday. He returns to the NHL, where he played three games earlier in the season, failing to pick up a point.
Markstrom stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his third win in four games as he was victorious over Ottawa in his previous start. The 33-year-old has had a terrible season to date but has looked better as of late, leading to his 18-18-8 record, 2.83 GAA and .895 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who have surprisingly won three of their last four games but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.8).
Hardman had four goals, 12 assists, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 49 games with Rockford (AHL) and was recalled to Chicago Monday and will make his season debut Tuesday. The 24-year-old has previously played in 29 career NHL games, picking up a goal and four assists, with 17 SOG.
Lazar was dealt to the Devils at the trade deadline for a 2024 fourth-round pick and will make his Devils' debut Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old had three goals, five points, 54 SOG and 14 PIMs across 45 games with Vancouver prior to being dealt.
