Tatar was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. He has missed two games but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Tatar has nine points (3G / 6A) in 29 games this season.
Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and has not played since. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games.
The Devils have outscored their opposition 7-2 during a two-game winning streak, both with Markstrom between the pipes, and will roll with him again on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been solid in his first season with the Devils, posting a 2.35 GAA and .908 SV% in 23 games (15-6-2). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -178 road favorites against a Blues club coming off a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Daws was recalled this morning but has already already been returned to the Utica Comets (AHL), indicating that Jake Allen (upper body) is likely ready to return to the lineup. The 23-year-old Daws has some NHL experience, recording a 3.13 GAA and .894 SV% in 46 games (19-22-1).
Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and has not played since. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games.
Allen has not played since allowing three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche last Sunday but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. The Devils' net has been exclusively occupied by Jacob Markstrom since Allen's injury.
With Jake Allen (upper body) sidelined, Poulter was serving as Jacob Markstrom's backup but will return to Utica (AHL), swapping places with recently recalled Nico Daws. The 23-year-old Poulter has a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV% in nine games (2-4-2) with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Isaac Poulter has served as Jacob Markstrom's backup in the past few games, with Jake Allen (upper body) sidelined, but Poulter has been sent down to Utica (AHL), swapping places with Daws. The 23-year-old Daws has some NHL experience, recording a 3.13 GAA and .894 SV% in 46 games (19-22-1), providing a more viable option between the pipes for the Devils if needed.
MacDermid will slot in for Tomas Tatar, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. MacDermid is yet to register a point in 12 games this season.
Haula has been battling an undisclosed ailment the past few games but hasn't missed any action. The 33-year-old has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 31 games this season.
Tatar was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Kurtis MacDermid is expected to slide into the lineup in his place.
Markstrom has a light night in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%), and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (13-6-2). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Kings club outscoring their opposition 21-8 during a season-best six-game winning streak.
Tyler Johnson will return from a five-game absence on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, making McLaughlin the odd-man out as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old McLaughlin has played six straight for the Bruins, averaging 9:46 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
With Yanni Gourde battling an undisclosed injury, Sprong will likely draw back into Seattle's lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 27-year-old Sprong is averaging 12:50 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in six games with Seattle.
Haula has been battling an undisclosed ailment the past few games but hasn't missed any action. He will be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 31 games this season.
Markstrom has a light night in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (13-6-2). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Kings club outscoring their opposition 21-8 during a season-best six-game winning streak.
White has played 84 career NHL games, including a career-high 46 games in the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks, but has not played one since. The 27-year-old defenseman has eight points (1G / 7A) in 20 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
