After three seasons in Switzerland, Juho Lammikko signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Devils in the offseason. However, a lower-body injured has delayed his return to the NHL. The 28-year-old last appeared in the NHL with Vancouver in the 2021-22 season, where he recorded seven goals and 15 points in 75 games played.
Given the Devils' eight-game winning streak, the team saw no need to rush Markstrom back into action, serving as the backup to Jake Allen in his return to the lineup on Sunday. That said, he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche and hopes to build on the momentum his team built in his absence. The 35-year-old Markstrom has a 3.89 GAA and .845 SV% in three games this season (2-1-0). New Jersey enters the action as a +143 road underdog against a Colorado team amid a four-game losing skid (0-1-3).
Allen has been sensational filling in as New Jersey's de facto starting netminder in Jacob Markstrom's (lower body) absence, and will return to the crease on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. The 35-year-old Allen has been near-perfect, posting a dazzling 1.91 GAA and .931 SV% in four appearances (3-0-0). The Devils enter Friday's contest as enormous -355 home favourites against a Sharks team that recorded their first win of the season last night in an exciting 6-5 overtime contest against the New York Rangers.
Markstrom was scheduled to miss a couple of weeks after suffering a lower-body injury on October 13th and appears to be nearing a return, scheduled to resume practicing on Saturday. The Devils' tandem of Jake Allen and Nico Daws has played well in Markstrom's absence, but the team will be thrilled for his impending return to the crease. The 35-year-old Markstrom has a 3.89 GAA and .845 SV% in three games this season (2-1-0).
Glass was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Devils not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Brian Halonen will dress in his place.
Nosen missed the entire preseason and has not played yet in the 2025-26 season, but will debut on Wednesay against the Minnesota Wild. The 32-year-old Noesen scored a career-high 41 points (22G / 19A) in 78 games with the Devils last season
After three seasons in Switzerland, Juho Lammikko signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Devils in the offseason. However, a lower-body injured has delayed his return to the NHL. The 28-year-old last appeared in the NHL with Vancouver in the 2021-22 season, where he recorded seven goals and 15 points in 75 games played.
Casey has yet to play this season, sidelined due to a lower-body injury, and will make his 2025-26 debut in the AHL with the Utica Comets. The 21-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (4G / 4A) in 14 games with the Devils.
Nosen missed the entire preseason and has not played yet in the 2025-26 season, but could debut on Wednesay against the Minnesota Wild. The 32-year-old Noesen scored a career-high 41 points (22G / 19A) in 78 games with the Devils last season.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after an impressive 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the red-hot Devils, winners of five straight, will turn to Daws between the pipes on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old Daws was excellent in a limited stint with the Devils last season, posting a 1.60 GAA and .939 SV% in six appearances (3-1-0). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -129 home favorites against a 3-3-1 Wild team.
With Jacob Markstrom (lower body) out week to week, Allen remains the primary option between the pipes for the Devils and has been stellar when called upon. The 35-year-old Allen is showcasing an impressive 1.87 GAA and .934 SV% in three outings (2-0-0). The 4-1-0 Devils enter Tuesday's matchup as slight +105 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team that has lost three of its last five (2-2-1).
Allen stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Devils win over the Panthers on Thursday. It was another strong performance for Allen, who will make his third straight start tonight vs. the Oilers. Allen comes in with a. 1.20 GAA and .957 SV% through his first two games of the season.
Allen did not finish Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to cramping and was replaced by Jacob Markstrom in the eventual 3-2 win. However, Markstrom suffered a lower-body injury in the process and will be out of the lineup week-to-week. As such, Allen will share the crease with recently recalled Nico Daws for the foreseeable future. The 35-year-old Allen was solid before exiting Monday's game, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) through 40 minutes. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -151 home favorites against a Florida Panthers team that played last night and lost 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.
Allen did not finish Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to cramping and was replaced by Jacob Markstrom in the eventual 3-2 win. However, Markstrom suffered a lower-body injury in the process and will be out of the lineup week-to-week. As such, Allen will share the crease with recently recalled Nico Daws for the foreseeable future. The 35-year-old Allen was solid before exiting Monday's game, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) through 40 minutes. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -151 home favorites against a Florida Panthers team that played last night and lost 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.
Jake Allen was the starting goalie in Monday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but exited due to cramping and was replaced by Markstrom. Markstrom saved 8 of 9 shots (.889 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets, but appeared to be in discomfort towards the end of the contest. The team confirmed Markstrom will be sidelined for several weeks. Expect Jake Allen and the recently recalled Nico Daws to occupy the Devils' crease in Markstrom's absence.
