James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils‘ (28-29-2) five-game skid that extends back to before the Olympic break has buried their season. They visit the St. Louis Blues (21-28-9) who are one of the NHLs bottom dwellers this evening.
What head coach Sheldon Keefe should be doing is giving some of his younger guys an extended look. Luke Hughes is anticipated to return to the lineup, we’ll find out more from the Devils head coach about that later.
However, guy’s like Simon Nemec, Arseny Gritsyuk, and Lenni Hameenaho should all see elevated roles, especially against the Blues.
Let’s dive into tonight’s matchup.
What to Know vs. Blues
— The Devils and St. Louis conclude their 2025-26 regular-season series, after Jersey’s team earned a 3-2 overtime win against the Blues on November 26 at the Rock
—Simon Nemec scored the overtime winner in the first matchup.
—Timo Meier (1g-1a) and Nico Hischier (1g-2a) both recorded multi-point performances against the Blues in the first matchup.
—Netminder Jacob Markstrom recorded 21 saves on 23 shots in the first matchup. Former Blues netminder Jake Allen owns a 2-2-0 career recorded against St. Louis.
2025-26 vs. Blues
11/26/25 OTW 3-2 Prudential Center
2/28/26 5:00 P.M. ET Enterprise Center
Devils vs. Blues
All-time Record: 42-64-14-2
All-time Home Record: 26-37-15-7
All-time Road Record: 16-27-7-1
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Jesper Bratt – Jack Hughes – Connor Brown
Arseny Gritsyuk – Cody Glass – Lenni Hameenaho
Paul Cotter – Nick Bjugstad – Maxim Tsyplakov
Defensemen
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
Brenden Dillon – Simon Nemec
Goaltenders
Jacob Markstrom
Jake Allen
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season)
2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 266
Projected Blues Lineup*
Forwards
Jake Neighbours – Pavel Buchnevich – Jordan Kyrou
Dylan Holloway – Pius Suter – Dylan Holloway
Brayden Schenn – Dalibor Dvorsky – Jimmy Snuggerud
Alexey Toropchenko – Jack Finley– Nathan Walker
Defensemen
Philip Broberg – Colton Parayko
Tyler Tucker – Justin Faulk
Cam Fowler – Logan Mailloux
Goaltenders
Jordan Binnington
Joel Hofer
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 5:00 P.M. ET
Watch: MSG
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Tue., Mar. 3 Vs Florida 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., Mar. 4 Vs Toronto 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sat., Mar. 7 Vs NY Rangers 3:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Mar 8 Vs Detroit 5:00 P.M. E.T.
Thu., Mar. 12 Vs CGY 7:00 P.M. E.T.
