Tonight, the New Jersey Devils face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in what promises to be a compelling Metropolitan Division matchup. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on MSGSN and NBCSP.

Team Records and Recent Performances

The Devils enter the game with a 13-6-1 record, placing them second in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the Carolina Hurricanes. However, they've hit a snag recently, losing their last two games. The Devils are coming off a 1-0 defeat on the road against the Florida Panthers on November 20.

The Flyers, with a 10-6-3 record, are looking to solidify their position in the playoff race. They are currently sitting one point back of the wildcard. Philadelphia is coming off a 3-2 overtime victory at home against the St. Louis Blues on November 20.

Projected Lineups

Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams:

New Jersey Devils

• Forwards:
  • Timo Meier — Nico Hischier — Jesper Bratt
  • Arseny Gritsyuk — Dawson Mercer — Connor Brown
  • Ondrej Palat — Juho Lammikko — Evgenii Dadonov
  • Paul Cotter — Luke Glendening — Stefan Noesen
• Defensemen:
  • Jonas Siegenthaler — Simon Nemec
  • Brenden Dillon — Luke Hughes
  • Dennis Cholowski — Dougie Hamilton
• Goaltenders:
  • Jake Allen (Likely Starter)
  • Jacob Markstrom

Key injuries for the Devils include Jack Hughes (finger), Zack MacEwen (undisclosed), Brett Pesce (hand), Johnathan Kovacevic (lower body), Marc McLaughlin (upper body), and Cody Glass (upper body).

Philadelphia Flyers

• Forwards:
  • Matvei Michkov — Sean Couturier — Bobby Brink
  • Trevor Zegras — Christian Dvorak — Owen Tippett
  • Tyson Foerster — Noah Cates — Travis Konecny
  • Nicolas Deslauriers — Rodrigo Abols — Garnet Hathaway
• Defensemen:
  • Cam York — Travis Sanheim
  • Emil Andrae — Jamie Drysdale
  • Nick Seeler — Egor Zamula
• Goaltenders:
  • Dan Vladar (Likely Starter)
  • Samuel Ersson

Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) remains sidelined for the Flyers. There was a possibility of Egor Zamula playing after being scratched for the previous seven games, potentially replacing Noah Juulsen.

Players to Watch

For the Devils, Jesper Bratt leads the team in points with 18, while Dawson Mercer leads in goals with 9. Keep an eye on Connor Brown, who was recently activated from injured reserve.

On the Flyers side, Trevor Zegras has been a key player since being acquired, leading the team with 20 points. Travis Konecny, despite not scoring in his last five games, has been consistently producing points with assists.

Goaltending Matchup

Jake Allen is expected to start in goal for the Devils. In his last start, Allen allowed just one goal on 24 shots against the Panthers. Dan Vladar is likely to get the nod for the Flyers, coming off a 27-save performance in an overtime win against the Blues.

Betting Odds and Predictions

The Devils are slight favorites with a moneyline of -115, while the Flyers are at -105. The Over/Under is set at 5.5 goals. One computer model predicts a 5-2 victory for the Flyers, with the total goals exceeding 5.5. Dimers.com gives the Devils a 52% chance of winning.

Additional Game Notes

The Devils have won the last two meetings against the Flyers. However, the Flyers have a strong home record, winning 6 of their last 10 games at home. The Devils have struggled recently, losing three of their last five games.

With both teams battling for position in the Metropolitan Division, expect a hard-fought and intense game tonight in Philadelphia.