Palat has not played the previous two games due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old Palat is averaging 13:55 time-on-ice and has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 67 games this season.

The Devils have lost three of their last four and will hope for a better result, with Markstrom tending the twine on Monday against his former team, the Vancouver Canucks. The 35-year-old Markstrom has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five games (1-4-0), posting an ugly .816 SV%. He has a 2.49 GAA and .900 SV% in 42 games this season (22-14-5). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -137 home favorites against a Canucks squad that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Palat was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Daniel Sprong will draw into the lineup in his place.

The Devils have been liberal with their goalie rotation lately, regularly alternating starts, with Jake Allen outplaying Jacob Markstrom. Still, Markstrom will tend the twine on Thursday against his former club, the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old Markstrom has allowed six goals in two of his last three outings (1-2-0), posting an ugly .805 SV%. He has a 2.45 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 games this season (22-13-5).

Dadonov was limited to 9:57 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, well below his 13:50 average this season, recording a -2 plus/minus, and will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old Dadonov has been productive from a bottom-six role for the Stars lately, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in his last 19 games. Colin Blackwell will draw into the lineup as Dadonov's replacement.

The Devils are coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will turn to Allen between the pipes on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Allen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 25 games this season (11-13-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -139 road favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets squad that has failed to score in three of their last five games (1-4-0).

The Devils are coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will likely turn to Allen between the pipes on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Allen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.60 GAA and .910 SV% in 25 games this season (11-13-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -139 road favorites against a struggling Blue Jackets squad that has failed to score in three of their last five games (1-4-0).

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.