As the NHL season progresses, the matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils is highly anticipated. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this game promises to be an exciting encounter for hockey fans.
Red Wings vs. Devils: Predicted Match Lineups
Detroit Red Wings Projected Lineup
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — J.T. Compher — Patrick Kane
- Jonatan Berggren — Nate Danielson — Mason Appleton
- Marco Kasper — Andrew Copp — James van Riemsdyk
- Jacob Bernard-Docker — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Travis Hamonic
- Goaltenders: Cam Talbot and John Gibson
Currently scratched are Michael Rasmussen and Erik Gustafsson, while Elmer Soderblom and Simon Edvinsson are on the injured list.
New Jersey Devils Projected Lineup
- Timo Meier — Nico Hischier — Jesper Bratt
- Ondrej Palat — Dawson Mercer — Arseny Gritsyuk
- Evgenii Dadonov — Cody Glass — Connor Brown
- Paul Cotter — Luke Glendening — Stefan Noesen
- Jonas Siegenthaler — Dougie Hamilton
- Luke Hughes — Simon Nemec
- Brenden Dillon — Colton White
- Goaltenders: Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen
Scratched players include Juho Lammikko and Dennis Cholowski. The Devils are also dealing with several injuries, including Jack Hughes, Zack MacEwen, Brett Pesce, Johnathan Kovacevic, and Marc McLaughlin.
Current Status and Team Notes
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan indicated that fans can expect a similar lineup to the one used in their recent four to three overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gustafsson was recently recalled from the AHL following Edvinsson’s late scratch.
Soderblom has been placed on the injured reserve, with the status retroactive to November 9.
For the Devils, Cody Glass may return to the lineup after a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to take Lammikko’s place. Colton White will substitute for Cholowski on defense.
Despite his frequent skating, defenseman Brett Pesce remains unavailable, set to miss his 13th consecutive game since October 26.
Conclusion
This matchup between the Red Wings and Devils is sure to be a fierce contest. Both teams have key players in and out of the lineup, which will undoubtedly affect their performance on the ice. Fans can look forward to an exciting game that could have significant implications for the standings.
