

Markstrom left Tuesday's game vs. Boston early due to an MCL Sprain after Justin Brazeau crashed into New Jersey's net and will be out for approximately four to six weeks. It is brutal timing for the 34-year-old, who will now miss representing Sweden at the Four Nations Cup. Markstrom was sporting a strong 21-9-5 record with a .912 SV% in his first season with the Devils. Isaac Poulter was recalled from Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move on Friday.

Kevin Weekes noted that Markstrom's status for the Four Nations tournament could be in jeopardy, indicating that it is likely a multi-week injury at the very least. Markstrom suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against Boston and was unable to return. Jake Allen should see the majority of the starts for the Devils in Markstrom's absence.

The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).

Palat is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 33-year-old Czech forward has 19 points (10G / 9A) in 48 games this season but only has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 10.

The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).

Halonen made his season debut on Saturday, his third career NHL games, but has been assigned back to the Utica Comets (AHL). Halonen has scored 13 goals with eight assists (21 points) in 31 AHL games this season.

White has 10 points (0G / 10A) in 84 career NHL games but has exclusively played in the AHL the last two seasons. The 27-year-old defenseman has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 26 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.






It's unclear who Halonen will replace in the lineup, but the 26-year-old will suit up for his third career NHL game and first of the season. Halonen has scored 13 goals with eight assists (21 points) in 31 AHL games this season.

Noesen has missed the last two games with an illness, but will play Saturday afternoon vs. the Flyers. Noesen comes into the game with four goals, two assists and 28 SOG in his last 12 games.

White has 10 points (0G / 10A) in 84 career NHL games but has exclusively played in the AHL the last two seasons. The 27-year-old defenseman has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 26 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

Haula has played through some injuries this season and continues to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis with an ankle sprain. The 33-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 14:27 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (5G / 6A), 22 blocks, and 67 hits in 42 games this season.

Halonen made his NHL debut last season, playing two games with the Devils. The 26-year-old forward has primarily been an AHL player, including scoring 21 points (13G / 8A) in 31 games with the Utica Comets this season.

The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for the 34th time this season when they travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Markstrom played well in a losing effort his last time out, allowing just one goal on 28 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 21-8-4 record and a .913 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Thursday as slight road favourites at -125 on the money line.

Halonen made his NHL debut last season, playing two games with the Devils. The 26-year-old forward has primarily been an AHL player, including scoring 21 points (13G / 8A) in 31 games with the Utica Comets this season.
