Haula is coming off a serviceable outing for the Devils, recording one assist in 12:42 time-on-ice in their 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Haula has 14 points (6G / 8A) in 55 games this season.

Parent's contract doesn't start until the 2025-26 season, so the 23-year-old will remain with Utica (AHL) for the 2024-25 season. The undrafted free agent has scored 11 goals with 15 assists (26 points) in 44 games in his second full season with Utica.

The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will likely switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Simon Nemec will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Cholowski to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Cholowski is averaging 12:49 time-on-ice and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 35 games this season.

Dennis Cholowski will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, allowing Nemec to re-enter the lineup. The young Slovak defenseman, Nemec, is averaging 15:33 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 16 games this season.

Already without their leading offensive forward, Jack Hughes, for the remainder of the season, the Devils took another blow on Thursday, revealing that Hamilton will also be sidelined for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Hamilton had 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. Luke Hughes has stepped in as their quarterback on the Devils' top powerplay unit in Hamilton's absence.

The Devils turned to Jake Allen in their previous game and snapped a three-game losing skid, but will return to Markstrom between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Markstrom has struggled since returning from an injury earlier this month, posting an ugly 4.01 GAA and .850 SV% in three games (0-3-0). He has a 2.34 GAA and .907 SV% in 39 appearances this season (21-12-5). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -159 home favorites against a Blue Jackets squad coming off a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers.

Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Cotter to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Cotter is averaging 13:29 time-on-ice and has 19 points (13G / 6A) in 64 games this season.

Paul Cotter will draw back into New Jersey's lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in Sprong being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Sprong made his New Jersey debut on Sunday, playing 11:24 time-on-ice, recording three shots and two hits.

The Devils turned to Jake Allen in their previous game and snapped a three-game losing skid, but will return to Markstrom between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Markstrom has struggled since returning from an injury earlier this month, posting an ugly 4.01 GAA and .850 SV% in three games (0-3-0). He has a 2.34 GAA and .907 SV% in 39 appearances this season (21-12-5). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -159 home favorites against a Blue Jackets squad coming off a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers.