The highly anticipated matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning is set for 7 p.m. ET. This game will be broadcast on various networks including MSGSN, NHLN, SNP, SNO, and SNE. Both teams are looking to secure crucial points in the NHL standings.
Projected Lineups for Devils vs. Lightning Matchup
New Jersey Devils’ Projected Lineup
- Arseny Gritsysuk — Nico Hischier — Jesper Bratt
- Timo Meier — Dawson Mercer — Connor Brown
- Ondrej Palat — Juho Lammikko — Stefan Noesen
- Shane Lachance — Luke Glendening — Paul Cotter
- Defense:
- Jonas Siegenthaler — Simon Nemec
- Brenden Dillon — Luke Hughes
- Dennis Cholowski — Dougie Hamilton
- Goalies:
- Jacob Markstrom
- Jake Allen
Injury Updates for the Devils
Some key players are sidelined for the Devils:
- Jack Hughes (finger)
- Zack MacEwen (undisclosed)
- Brett Pesce (hand)
- Johnathan Kovacevic (lower body)
- Marc McLaughlin (upper body)
- Evgenii Dadonov (fractured hand)
- Cody Glass (upper body)
Sheldon Keefe, the Devils’ coach, stated that Connor Brown, Dougie Hamilton, and Evgenii Dadonov will be game-time decisions.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Projected Lineup
- Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Zemgus Girgensons
- Gage Goncalves — Dominic James — Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Curtis Douglas — Yanni Gourde — Jack Finley
- Defense:
- J.J. Moser — Darren Raddysh
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous — Erik Cernak
- Emil Lilleberg — Steven Santini
- Goalies:
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Injury Status for the Lightning
The Lightning face similar injury challenges:
- Nick Paul (upper body)
- Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed)
- Pontus Holmberg (undisclosed)
- Victor Hedman (undisclosed)
- Max Crozier (undisclosed)
Anthony Cirelli and Dominic James are expected to return from injuries, while Victor Hedman is questionable after practicing on Monday.
The matchup promises to be an exciting display of hockey talent. As fans gear up to cheer for their favorite teams, every goal and play will be crucial in shaping the season ahead.
