Pesce had been battling an undisclosed injury but, with five days between games, seems to have had ample time to recover. He will likely be in the lineup on Thursday against his former club, the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Thursday for his 500th career game. The 34-year-old Markstrom has an up-and-down season with the Devils, posting a 2.58 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games (8-5-1), but has been reliable lately, posting a .924 SV% in his previous seven outings (5-2-0). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -116 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club that played last night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

Bowers was the 27th overall pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old forward has only played nine career NHL games, including eight last season with the Devils. He has three points (0G / 3A) in 13 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season. He will replaced Kurtis MacDermid in the lineup on Thursday.

Shane Bowers will make his Devils' debut on Thursday, replacing MacDermid in the lineup. The hard-hitting MacDermid has played 10 games this season, accumulating 17 penalty minutes and 18 hits.

The Devils will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Thursday for his 500th career game. The 34-year-old Markstrom has an up-and-down season with the Devils, posting a 2.58 GAA and .907 SV% in 14 games (8-5-1), but has been reliable lately, posting a .924 SV% in his previous seven outings (5-2-0). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -116 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club that played last night, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

The Devils are off until November 21st when they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes and could be without Pesce, who is recovering from an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Pesce has been a stabilizing presence on the blueline in his first season with New Jersey, averaging 20:42 time-on-ice and recording 20 blocks in 12 games.

The Devils return to action on November 21st against the Carolina Hurricanes, but could be without Meier, who is day-to-day with back spasms. The 28-year-old Meier is averaging 17:24 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A), 38 hits, and 63 shots in 21 games this season.

Foote was the 27th overall pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has eight points (6G / 2A) in 23 career NHL games but has primarily been an AHL player. He has nine points (4G / 5A) in 12 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

The 34-year-old Dowling has primarily been an AHL player but is no stranger to the NHL, with 109 games of experience. He has one assist in nine games with New Jersey this season.

Bowers was the 27th overall pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old forward has only played nine career NHL games, including eight last season with the Devils. He has three points (0G / 3A) in 13 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and remains sidelined indefinitely. 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 been solid lately for the Devils and has earned himself his third start in the past six games. The 34-year-old Allen has a respectable 2.35 GAA and .914 SV% in six outings (3-2-1), highlighted by saving 57 of the last 58 shots he has faced (.983 SV%). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as +127 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers club they defeated 4-1 on Tuesday.

Allen has been solid lately for the Devils and has likely earned himself his third start in the past six games. The 34-year-old Allen has a respectable 2.35 GAA and .914 SV% in six outings (3-2-1), highlighted by saving 57 of the last 58 shots he has faced (.983 SV%). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as +127 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers club they defeated 4-1 on Tuesday.

The Devils gave Markstrom the night off on Sunday, a 1-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks, snapping their three-game winning streak, and will revert to Markstrom on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Markstrom has been solid lately, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight (4-1-0), and has a 2.67 GAA and .902 SV% in 12 games this season (7-4-1). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as +118 road underdogs against a Panthers club riding a seven-game winning streak.

The Devils gave Markstrom the night off on Sunday, a 1-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks, snapping their three-game winning streak, and will likely revert to Markstrom on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Markstrom has been solid lately, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight (4-1-0), and has a 2.67 GAA and .902 SV% in 12 games this season (7-4-1). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as +118 road underdogs against a Panthers club riding a seven-game winning streak.