Meier left Game 7 vs. the New York Rangers after just 11:35 TOI after taking a massive hit from Jacob Trouba and will be out for Game 1 of Round Two vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old has been a bit of a letdown in his first playoffs with the Devils, having yet to pick up a point, with 27 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through the first season game.
Meier left Game 7 vs. the New York Rangers after just 11:35 TOI after taking a massive hit from Jacob Trouba and will now be a game-time decision for Game 1 of Round Two vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old has been a bit of a letdown in his first playoffs with the Devils, having yet to pick up a point, with 27 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through the first season game.
With Matt Murray still recovering from a concussion, Erik Kallgren has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) as the Maple Leafs' third goaltender on the playoff roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 10 games for the Maple Leafs this season, posting a 3-2-4 record, with a .898 GAA and 2.67 GAA during his brief stint with the club early in the season.
Hughes had 10 goals, 38 assists, 26 PIMs and a +24 plus/minus through 39 games played with the University of Michigan (NCAA) this season and will make his NHL debut Tuesday vs. Buffalo. The 19-year-old was the Devils' 2021 first-overall pick (4th overall).
Markstrom allowed two goals on 33 shots (.939 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by Vancouver in overtime in his last start. The 33-year-old has had a season to forget in 2022-23, with his 23-21-11 record, 2.94 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who've won two of their last three games but are 28th in the NHL in goals per game (2.71).
Markstrom allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The 33-year-old has had a horrific 2022-23 season, with his 22-21-10 record, 3.00 GAA and .889 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets in a battle for the final playoff spot, who has won their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in both shots per game (30.4) and goals per game (3.01).
