New Jersey Devils News

Allen allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in his last start. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has struggled all season, as shown by his 14-20-2 record, 3.36 GAA and .897 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won seven of their last nine games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (35.2).

Rittich stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' netminder has been solid when called upon, with his 9-6-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Shark, who is in the midst of a five-game skid and have lost eight of their last nine games.

Rittich stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 30-year-old Jets' netminder has been solid when called upon, with his 9-6-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Shark, who is in the midst of a five-game skid and have lost eight of their last nine games.

Meier participated in line rushes at practice this morning in a regular jersey. The 26-year-old had 31 goals, 52 points and 255 SOG through 57 games with the Sharks prior to being traded. Meier's next chance to make his Devils debut will come Sunday in Arizona.

Allens stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his fourth-win in five games as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 32-year-old has improved his play as of late, yet still owns fairly ugly numbers with his 14-18-2 record, 3.35 GAA and .897 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who won their last game 6-5 over the Winnipeg Jets and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game.

Bjugstad had 13 goals, 10 assists, 111 SOG, 26 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 59 games with the Arizona Coyotes and has been dealt to Edmonton (with 50% salary retention) for a 3rd Round Pick and Michael Kesselring.

Allens stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his fourth-win in five games as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 32-year-old has improved his play as of late, yet still owns fairly ugly numbers with his 14-18-2 record, 3.35 GAA and .897 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who won their last game 6-5 over the Winnipeg Jets and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game.

Mantha had missed the Capitals' previous three games due to an upper-body injury and has been activated off the injured reserve Wednesday. The 28-year-old has nine goals, 15 assists, 101 SOG, 29 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his injury.

Mantha had missed the Capitals' previous three games due to an upper-body injury and has been activated off the injured reserve Wednesday. The 28-year-old has nine goals, 15 assists, 101 SOG, 29 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his injury.

Meier will have to wait to make his New Jersey debut after head coach Lindy Ruff announced it was unlikely he would join the lineup Wednesday. The 26-year-old had 31 goals, 52 points and 255 SOG through 57 games with the Sharks prior to being traded.

Allen stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled all season, with his 13-18-2 record, 3.42 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago last game.

Evangelista had nine goals, 32 assists, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 49 games in his first full season in Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time in his career Tuesday. The 21-year-old is Nashville's 2020, 2nd round pick (42 overall).

Hatakka appeared in nine games with the Sharks a season ago but missed most of this year due to injury. He's spent the entire season in the AHL, picking up two assists in eight games. He'll likely report to Binghamton (AHL).

Meier enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022, scoring 35 goals with 41 assists (76 points) in 77 games. He carried that over into 2023, picking up 31 goals and 21 assists (52 points) in 57 games while ranking third in the NHL in shots on goal (255). In New Jersey, Meier could slot in on a line with fellow Swiss native Nico Hischier. This solidifies the Devils' top-6, with Meier and Hischier driving one line and Jack Hughes on the other. Meier should also bolster their top power-play unit, which is currently 19th in the NHL (20.5%).