The New Jersey Devils are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 PM ET. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams:
New Jersey Devils (20-16-2)
The Devils are aiming to break a three-game losing streak. The team is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.
Here's the projected lineup: * Forwards: * Timo Meier — Nico Hischier — Dawson Mercer * Ondrej Palat — Jack Hughes — Jesper Bratt * Arseny Gritsyuk — Cody Glass — Connor Brown * Paul Cotter — Luke Glendening — Stefan Noesen * Defense: * Jonas Siegenthaler — Dougie Hamilton * Luke Hughes — Brett Pesce * Brenden Dillon — Colton White * Goalies: * Jacob Markstrom * Jake Allen
The Devils are expected to use the same 18 skaters from their previous game. Jonathan Kovacevic is recovering from knee surgery but participated in non-contact drills. Injured players include Zack MacEwen (lower body), Jonathan Kovacevic (knee), Evgenii Dadonov (wrist), and Simon Nemec (lower body).
Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6)
The Maple Leafs are also looking to rebound after an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Here's the projected lineup:
- Forwards:
- Matias Maccelli — Scott Laughton — Bobby McMann
- Matthew Knies — John Tavares — Max Domi
- Steven Lorentz — Jacob Quillan — Calle Jarnkrok
- Easton Cowan — Nicolas Roy — Nicholas Robertson
- Defense:
- Morgan Rielly — Philippe Myers
- Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Simon Benoit — Troy Stecher
- Goalies:
- Joseph Woll
- Dennis Hildeby
There are several injuries impacting the Maple Leafs' lineup. Auston Matthews is a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury sustained after blocking a shot in the previous game. William Nylander will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. Chris Tanev (lower body), Brandon Carlo (lower body), Anthony Stolarz (upper body), Dakota Mermis (lower body), and Dakota Joshua (kidney) are also injured. Jacob Quillan has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies.
Game Details
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
- TV: ESPN+
Additional Information
The Devils are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 42 points, while the Maple Leafs are 15th with 40 points. According to predictions, the Maple Leafs have a 52% win probability.
