The last time the New Jersey Devils (24-21-2) hosted the Carolina Hurricanes (29-15-4), it was a rough night for Luke Hughes.
New Jersey are winners in their last two games over playoff-positioned teams. A win over the Hurricanes, who have served as the Devils’ kryptonite, would be another step in the right direction. A solid performance from Luke would be the cherry on top.
Let’s dive into tonight’s matchup.
What to Know vs. Hurricanes
— The Devils and Carolina face off for the third of four matchups (0-2-0) and conclude their regular-season series on March 28, at Carolina.
— The Devils dropped a 3-1 contest vs. Carolina in the last matchup, which was at Prudential Center.
— Luke Hughes (0g-2a) and Jesper Bratt lead the Devils with two points against the ‘Canes this season.
— Former Hurricane Dougie Hamilton has recorded 15 career points (5g-10a) in 25 games against Carolina.
2025-26 vs. Hurricanes
10/9/25 L 6-3 Lenovo Center
1/4/26 L 3-1 Prudential Center
1/17/26 7:00 P.M. ET Prudential Center
3/28/26 5:00 P.M. ET Lenovo Center
Devils vs. Hurricanes
All-time Record: 53-68-12-4
All-time Home Record: 28-31-7-2
All-time Road Record: 25-37-5-2
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Jack Hughes – Nico Hischier – Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier – Dawson Mercer – Evgenii Dadonov
Arseny Gristyuk – Cody Glass – Connor Brown
Ondrej Palat – Luke Glendening – Paul Cotter
Defensemen
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jonas Siegenthaler – Johnathan Kovacevic
Brenden Dillon – Dougie Hamilton
Goaltenders
Jacob Markstrom
Jake Allen
*Lineup subject to change
Lineup Note: Simon Nemec (healthy scratch).
Current Injuries: Marc McLaughlin (undisclosed), Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season).
2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 229
Projected Hurricanes Lineup*
Forwards
Andrei Svechnikov – Sebastian Aho – Seth Jarvis
Taylor Hall – Logan Stankoven – Jackson Blake
Nikolaj Ehlers – Jordan Staal – Jordan Martinook
Eric Robinson – Mark Jankowski – Jespsri Kotkaniemi
Defensemen
K’Andre Miller – Sean Walker
Jaccob Slavin – Jalen Chatfield
Mike Reilly – Alexander Nikishin
Goaltenders
Brandon Bussi
Frederik Andersen
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 7:00 P.M. ET
Watch: MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Mon., Jan. 19 At CGY 9:00 P.M. E.T.
Tue., Jan. 20 At EDM 10:00 P.M. E.T.
Fri., Jan. 23 At VAN 10:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Jan. 25 At SEA 4:00 P.M. E.T.
