New Jersey Devils News

Kovacevic finds himself a healthy scratch for the third time this season after collecting two points, eight PIMs, 27 SOG and a +5 plus/minus rating through 20 games this season.

Daws did not see any action as he backed up Vitek Vanecek for a game and will head back to Utica (AHL) after being reassigned there Thursday. Prior to his promotion, the 22-year-old netminder had a 3-4-1 record, a .906 SV% and a 2.46 GAA. He played in 25 games with the Devils last season, struggling with a .893 SV% and 3.11 GAA.

Allen stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) but took his second straight loss as he was defeated by San Jose in his previous start. The 10-year veteran has struggled this season, with a 6-8-0 record, 3.57 GAA and .890 SV%. He faces off against the Calgary Flames who will be looking to extend a three-game home winning streak.

White will head to the press box Thursday as he is replaced by Nathan Beaulieu. The 25-year-old will be a healthy scratch after putting up an assist and nine SOG with a -5 plus/minus through 12 games so far this season.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a loss his last time out six days ago vs. Washington. The 32-year-old is slowly losing his firm grip on the starting position due to his .889 SV%, 3.03 GAA and 8-5-2 record. He faces off against the Montreal Canadiens who are bottom ten in the NHL in both goals per game (2.82 - 24th) and shots on goal (30.3 - 22nd) per game.

Ilya Samsonov's return from injury means Kallgren will head to the Marlies (AHL) after posting a 3-2-4 record, 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% in 10 GP with the Maple Leafs prior to his demotion. In one game played with the Marlies earlier in the season, he posted a 4.35 GAA and .889 SV%.

Allen allowed seven goals on 38 shots (.816 SV%) in his worst start of the season his last time out; a loss to Buffalo. The 32-year-old has been horrific this season as shown by his 3.62 GAA, .891 SV% and 6-7-0 record. He takes on the lowly San Jose Sharks who have lost five of their last six games and rank 20th in the NHL in goals per game (2.96).

Bastian left Saturday's game vs. The Capitals with a shoulder injury and did not return. Bastian is expected to go for some imaging and could miss some time. Alexander Holtz was recalled from the AHL and is expected to replace Bastian in the lineup on Monday.

Daws will be called up to New Jersey for the first time this season and it appears he will back up Vitek Vanecek right away. Prior to his promotion, the 22-year-old netminder had a 3-4-1 record, a .906 SV% and a 2.46 GAA. He played in 25 games with the Devils last season, struggling with a .893 SV% and 3.11 GAA.

Markstrom stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in his previous start winning his second game in a row. The 32-year-old has fought the puck all season long as shown by his .889 SV% and 3.03 GAA but still has an 8-4-2 record. He takes on the Washington Capitals who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Willman will head to the press box Wednesday as he is replaced by Jackson Cates. He had yet to pick up a point in four games and had a -2 plus/minus while playing only 9:50 ATOI in a bottom-six role.

Kovacevic was a healthy scratch Tuesday but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup vs. Columbus. In 17 games he has averaged 17:09 TOI with two assists and 26 SOG.

Allen stopped 25 of 29 shots (.862 SV%) as he picked up his third win in four starts his last time out vs. Philadelphia. The 32-year-old has been very mediocre this season, posting a 6-6-0 record with a .898 SV% and 3.33 GAA. He draws the struggling Buffalo Sabres who find themselves in the middle of a seven-game losing skid.

Kovacevic will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Tuesday after previously only missing one contest all year. In 17 games he has averaged 17:09 TOI with two assists and 26 SOG.

Allen stopped 25 of 29 shots (.862 SV%) as he picked up his third win in four starts his last time out vs. Philadelphia. The 32-year-old has been very mediocre this season, posting a 6-6-0 record with a .898 SV% and 3.33 GAA. He draws the struggling Buffalo Sabres who find themselves in the middle of a seven-game losing skid.

Kallgren stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931SV%), picking up a win his last time out nine days ago vs. Vancouver. The Maple Leafs, now backup goaltender has struggled this season, posting a .893 SV%, 2.86 GAA and 2-2-3 record. He takes on the New York Islanders, who have lost their last two games after dropping their previous content 5-2 to Dallas.

Markstrom stopped 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%) in his previous start vs. Florida, picking up his third win in four starts. The 32-year-old has struggled mightily despite his 7-4-2 record in 2022-23, posting a .887 SV% and 3.11 GAA. He takes on the slumping Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost six straight contests.

Markstom stopped 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%) in his previous start vs. Florida, picking up his third win in four starts. The 32-year-old has struggled mightily despite his 7-4-2 record in 2022-23, posting a .887 SV% and 3.11 GAA. He takes on the slumping Philadelphia Flyers who have lost six straight contests.

Kallgren stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931SV%) picking up a win his last time out nine days ago vs. Vancouver. The Maple Leafs now backup goaltender has struggled this season, posting a .893 SV%, 2.86 GAA and 2-2-3 record. He takes on the New York Islanders who have lost their last two games after dropping their previous content 5-2 to Dallas.