New Jersey Devils News

Tatar was listed as a game-time decision but he is skating on the top line in warmups and is expected to play vs. the visiting Anaheim Ducks.

Bernier allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Flyers on Monday. Bernier continues to play great with absolutely no results. Since the Christmas break, Bernier is fifth in the NHL in SV% (.940) and sixth in the in GAA (1.86) while going 3-4-0 in seven starts. Tonight he faces a Sabres team that has lost four of their last five while scoring just 1.40 goals per game.

Markstrom allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canucks loss in Boston on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game losing streak for Markstrom, who is now 10-9-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .909 SV% on the road this season. Tonight he faces a Wild team that is 4-2-0 while scoring 3.67 goals per game in the first six games of their home stand.

There is no indication what Tatar is dealing with but a flu bug has been going through the Habs room, so it could be that. Consider Tatar a game-time decision and monitor his status as they hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.

There is no word who will replace Lazar on Tuesday because the Sabres often go with 11 forward and seven defensemen, so that could be the strategy tonight.

Hischier required stitches in his knee midway through Saturday's game vs. the Stars and will not play tonight vs. Montreal. The good news is that the issue likely won't keep Hischier sidelined for very long but he'll miss at least one game. Jack Hughes moves up to the top-line and Joey Anderson makes his season debut with Hischier out.

Markstrom surrendered three goals on 37 shots in the Canucks win over the Islanders on Saturday. Markstrom continues to play terrific hockey, winning five of his last six starts (5-1-0) while posting a 2.18 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight he'll see a Bruins team that is 7-2-1 while averaging 3.70 goals per game in their last 10.

Sami Vatanen missed Monday's practice and was listed as questionable for tonight's game but White's call-up suggests that Vatanen is out and White will be the seventh defenseman.

Sprong has spent most of the season in the AHL but has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Ducks. During his time with San Diego, the 22-year-old has amassed 24 points (9G / 15A) in 31 games.

Bernier stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Red Wings 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. It was a strong return to the crease for Bernier, who has gone 3-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in six starts since Christmas. He gets set to face a Flyers team that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2) road games despite scoring 3.33 goals per game.

Bernier stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Red Wings 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. It was a strong return to the crease for Bernier, who has gone 3-3-0 with a 1.83 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout in six starts since Christmas. He gets set to face a Flyers team that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2) road games despite scoring 3.33 goals per game.

Bernier allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Red Wings win over the Senators on January 10th. He went on to miss the next seven games with a lower-body injury but is set to return tonight vs. the Rangers. In his last four starts, Bernier has gone 3-1-0 with a 1.96 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. Still, he has a really tough matchup in the second game of a home-and-home, making him one of the riskier options on the slate.

Bernier allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Red Wings win over the Senators on January 10th. He went on to miss the next seven games with a lower-body injury but is set to return tonight vs. the Rangers. In his last four starts, Bernier has gone 3-1-0 with a 1.96 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. Still, he has a really tough matchup in the second game of a home-and-home, making him one of the riskier options on the slate.

Bernier has been activated and Calvin Pickard was sent to Grand Rapids (AHL), suggesting that Bernier will start Saturday's game vs. the Rangers. Bernier has gone 10-12-2 with a 2.99 GAA and .904 SV% on the season.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 40 shots in the Canucks win in San Jose on Wednesday. Markstrom has been terrific since the middle of December, going 10-2-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .921 SV% in his last 12 outings. He'll look to stay hot against an Islanders team that has lost five of their last seven (2-3-2) while scoring 3.29 goals per game.

Allen stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Blues loss in Vancouver on Monday. Allen was good enough to earn the win but Thatcher Demko was light's out at the other end, moving Allen to 6-3-3 with a 2.30 GAA and .926 SV% on the road this season. Tonight will be his third start of the season vs. Edmonton, he is 2-0-0 while stopping 67 of 70 shots (.957 SV%) in the first two meetings.

Allen stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Blues loss in Vancouver on Monday. Allen was good enough to earn the win but Thatcher Demko was light's out at the other end, moving Allen to 6-3-3 with a 2.30 GAA and .926 SV% on the road this season. Tonight will be his third start of the season vs. Edmonton, he is 2-0-0 while stopping 67 of 70 shots (.957 SV%) in the first two meetings.

Cholowski played in the final game before the Red Wings' bye week with Mike Green out but was sent to the AHL over the break. He has two goals with six assists (eight points) in 30 NHL games this season.

Markstrom stopped 34 of the 35 shots in the Canucks win over the Coyotes on January 16th. Markstrom has won three of his last four starts while stopping 103 of the 111 shots (.928 SV%) that he's faced. In his first start against the Sharks, Markstrom stopped 23 of 25 shots in what turned out to be a 4-2 loss.