Kovacevic (undisclosed) will not play in Game 4 vs. the Hurricanes.
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Siegenthaler (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 3 against the Hurricanes.
Siegenthaler has not played since February 4th due to a lower-body injury but appears ready to make his seasonal playoff debut and return on Friday for Game 3 vs. Carolina. The 27-year-old Swiss defender will make a welcome addition to New Jersey's already battered blue line after he had two goals, nine points and a +9 plus/minus in 55 games during the regular season.
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Markstrom will start Game 3 against the Hurricanes.
Facing a 2-0 series deficit, Markstrom and the Devils will be hoping the third time's the charm when they host the Hurricanes for Game 3 on Friday. Markstrom is hardly the one to blame for the hole the Devils find themselves in, as evident by his .930 SV% and 2.52 GAA. New Jersey will thankfully be playing on home ice for the first time in the series, where Markstrom logged a 14-7-4 record across 26 regular season appearances. The Devils enter action on Friday at +135 on the money line.
Siegenthaler (lower-body) is hopeful to return to New Jersey's lineup for Game 3 on Friday.
Siegenthaler has not played since February 4th due to a lower-body injury but is hopeful to make his seasonal playoff debut and return on Friday for Game 3 vs. Carolina. The 27-year-old Swiss defender will make a welcome addition to New Jersey's already battered blue line after he had two goals, nine points and a +9 plus/minus in 55 games during the regular season.
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Markstrom will start in Carolina for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Marksrom had an eventful Game 1 for New Jersey, saving 41 of 44 shots (.932 SV%) in the 4-1 loss, and will likely return to the crease for Game 2 on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Markstrom had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.50 GAA and .900 SV% in 49 contests (26-16-6). He has played reasonably in his playoff career, showcasing a serviceable 2.90 GAA and .912 SV%, but has a losing record in 27 games (13-14). The Devils enter Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes as significant +217 road underdogs.
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Nemec will make his playoff debut on Tuesday in Carolina for Game 2.
With Luke Hughes battling an undisclosed injury, Nemec will draw into the lineup for him playoff debut in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. After making an impact in 60 games last season, Nemec was limited to only 27 this season, scoring four points (2G / 2A).
Hughes (undisclosed) is out for Game 2 in Carolina on Tuesday.
Hughes suffered an undisclosed injury late in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes and will not play in Game 2. The 21-year-old Hughes scored 44 points (7G / 37A) in 71 games this season. He had a -1 plus/minus and played 22:20 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-1 loss in Game 1. Simon Nemec will draw into the lineup as Hughe's replacement.
Dillon (undisclosed) is out for Game 2 in Carolina on Tuesday.
Dillion was limited to only 8:53 time-on-ice in New Jersey's 4-1 Game 1 loss due to an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old defenseman had 16 points (2G / 14A) and averaging 18:35 time-on-ice in 82 games this season.
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Tatar is expected to draw back into New Jersey's lineup for Game 2 vs. Carolina on Tuesday.
Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Tatar to enter the lineup for Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Tatar had a career-low 17 points (7G / 10A) in 74 games this season. The 34-year-old had 13 points (7G / 6A) in 52 career playoff games.
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Markstrom led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
Palat (undisclosed) will play in Game 1 in Carolina.
Cholowski will draw into the Devils lineup on Wednesday.
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Casey will draw into the Devils lineup on Wednesday.
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Hardman will draw into the Devils lineup on Wednesday.
Kovacevic (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Kovacevic, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old Kovacevic ends the 2024-25 campaign with 17 points (1G / 16A) in 81 games.
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Pesce (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Pesce, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Pesce ends the 2024-25 campaign with 17 points (3G / 14A) in 72 games.
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Hughes (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Luke Hughes, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old Hughes ends the 2024-25 campaign with 44 points (7G / 37A) in 71 games.
Noesen (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Noesen, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old Noesen ends the 2024-25 campaign with a career-high 41 points (22G / 19A) in 78 games.
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Meier (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Meier, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Meier ends the 2024-25 campaign with 53 points (26G / 27A) in 80 games.
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Bratt (rest) will not play against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Entering their final game of the regular season, the Devils will rest several key players, including Bratt, in preparation of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Bratt ends the 2024-25 campaign with a career-high 88 points (21G / 67A) in 81 games.
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