With Nathan Bastian (jaw) returning to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, Legare will exit the lineup and return to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 23-year-old Legare has played his first three NHL games this season, averaging 10:41 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
With Nathan Bastian (jaw) returning to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, Legare will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Legare has played his first three NHL games this season, averaging 10:41 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He was absent from practice on Monday and morning skate on Tuesday but is not expected to dealing with a serious injury. The Devils recalled Isaac Poulter from the Utica Comets (AHL) to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Bastian has not played since November 1st but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Bastian averaged 10:29 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 21 penalty minutes, and 19 hits in 12 games.
Jake Allen (undisclosed) is unlikely to suit up on Tuesday, allowing Poulter to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday. 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.
Allen allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday and was absent from practice on Monday. He is being evaluated and might not dress on Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Markstrom did not play in New Jersey's previous contest, a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Markstrom has won five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals five times, posting a .907 SV%. Markstrom and the Devils were defeated 4-2 by the Maple Leafs in their only other meeting this season.
Grant Hutton will be a healthy scratch on Saturday, allowing Cholowski to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Cholowski has played well when called upon this season, averaging 12:11 time-on-ice, recording six points (2G / 4A), and a +5 plus/minus.
Matthew Nieto will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Glass to make his return from a concussion. The 25-year-old has not played since November 7th and has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.
Markstrom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers, and will return to the crease on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Markstrom has a 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in 19 games this season (12-6-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as sizeable -243 home favorites against a Kraken club outscoring their opposition 9-4 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Markstrom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers, and will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Markstrom has a 2.54 GAA and .907 SV% in 19 games this season (12-6-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as sizeable -243 home favorites against a Kraken club outscoring their opposition 9-4 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Cholowski will be the odd-man out on the Isles blue line when they travel to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on Tuesday. Cholowski has two goals and four assists in 17 games this season.
Hardman is an undrafted 25-year-old from Boston College. He has 38 games of NHL experience but has primarily been an AHL player, including scoring eight points (5G / 3A) in 10 games with the Utica Comets this season.
Glass has not played since suffering a concussion on November 7th but appears to be nearing an imminent return after being activated from Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old Glass has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.
Haula is battling an undisclosed ailment but, with the Devils not playing for several days, could be a option on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Haula has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 28 games this season.
Ryan Winterton will draw back into Seattle's lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Sprong being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Sprong is averaging 12:50 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in six games with Seattle.
Markstrom had the night off in New Jersey's last outing, a 6-5 loss to the Washington Capitals, but will return to the crease on Monday against the New York Rangers. Markstrom has a 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% in 18 games this season (11-6-1), sporting a .909 SV% in his previous 11 (8-3-0). The Devils enter the action on Monday as -125 road favorites against a struggling Rangers club that snapped a five-game losing skid in their previous outing.
