In an exciting matchup, the Ducks (19-11-1) are set to face the Devils (17-13-1) at 12:30 p.m. ET in a game that promises to deliver high-stakes action. Viewers can catch the game on Victory+, NHL Network, KCOP-13, MSG, and Sportsnet.
For the Ducks, the projected lineup features key players such as Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson, and Troy Terry leading the forwards. They will be supported by Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, and Beckett Sennecke on the second line. The Ducks’ third and fourth lines include Frank Vatrano, Ryan Strome, Alex Killorn, Ross Johnston, Ryan Poehling, and Mikael Granlund. Defensively, they will rely on a pairing of Jackson LaCombe and Jacob Trouba, alongside Olen Zellweger and Radko Gudas, as well as Pavel Mintyukov with Drew Helleson anchoring the blue line. In net, Lukas Dostal is expected to return, following a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury, with Ville Husso available as backup. However, they will be without Petr Mrazek, who is dealing with a lower-body injury.
The Devils will look to capitalize on their home ice with a lineup led by forwards Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Stefan Noesen. Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer, and Paul Cotter form a formidable second line, while Juho Lammikko, Cody Glass, and Connor Brown round out the offense. The fourth line sees Xavier Parent, Luke Glendening, and Angus Crookshank taking the ice. On defense, the Devils will use Jonas Siegenthaler alongside Dougie Hamilton, while Brenden Dillon pairs with Luke Hughes and Colton White teams up with Dennis Cholowski. Goaltenders Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom are set to share the crease. However, the Devils face challenges with several injuries: Jack Hughes is sidelined with a finger injury, Zack MacEwen has a lower body issue, and Brett Pesce is out with a hand injury. Additionally, Jonathan Kovacevic and Evgenii Dadonov are also dealing with injuries, while forward Arseny Gritsyuk is expected to miss at least the next two games.
Dostal’s return is a significant boost for the Ducks, while the Devils have made adjustments to their lineup in light of their injuries. With both teams eager to gain momentum, the match is shaping up to be a thrilling contest in the NHL.
