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Markstrom is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.

Markstrom has a light night in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (13-6-2). The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -144 home favorites against a Kings club outscoring their opposition 21-8 during a season-best six-game winning streak.

Jacob Markstrom
Allen (upper-body) is not expected to be out long-term but is being further evaluated.

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.

Jake Allen
Bastian (jaw) will return to New Jersey's lineup vs. Toronto on Tuesday.

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.

Nathan Bastian
Allen (undisclosed) is being evaluated on Monday and is questionable to back up on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

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.

Jake Allen
Markstrom will start vs. Toronto on Tuesday.

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.

Jacob Markstrom
Markstrom will start vs. Seattle on Friday.

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).

Jacob Markstrom
Markstrom is expected to start vs. Seattle on Friday.

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).

Jacob Markstrom