James Nichols
The last time the New Jersey Devils (32-21-6) squared off with the Colorado Avalanche (33-24-2), the latter looked very different.
The big change was the shocking subtraction of Mikko Rantanen. They traded the Finnish star to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas and Jack Drury. Necas has been playing excellent hockey for the Avs, and would be considered their best add if it werent for ex-Devils goaltender, Mackenzie Blackwood, stabilizing their goaltending alongside fellow ex-goaltender, Scott Wedgewood.
The irony.
Regardless, the Devils have put together consecutive strong performances since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break. They’re hoping to continue their positive performance amid their five-game western swing.
What to Know vs. Avalanche
— The Devils and Colorado conclude their regular-season series.
— The last time that the Devils suffered two losses in a season against Colorado was in 2019-20 (0-2-0).
— Jesper Bratt led New Jersey with three points (1g-2a) against the Avs last season.
— Ondrej Palat and Nico Hischier both collected two helpers against the Avs in 2023-24, while five other skaters also earned two points in the season series.
2024-25 vs. Avalanche
12/8/24 4-0, L Prudential Center
2/26/25 TBD Colorado
Devils vs. Avalanche
Record: 38-38-8-4
Home Record: 24-14-4-2
Road Record: 14-23-4-2
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Ondrej Palat–Jack Hughes–Jesper Bratt
Tomas Tatar–Nico Hischier–Stefan Noesen
Timo Meier–Justin Dowling–Dawson Mercer
Paul Cotter–Erik Haula–Nathan Bastian
Defensemen
Brenden Dillon–Dougie Hamilton
Brett Pesce–Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes–Seamus Casey
Goaltenders
Jake Allen
Nico Daws
*Lineup subject to change
Projected Avalanche Lineup*
Forwards
Artturi Lehkonen–Nathan Mackinnon–Martin Necas
Jonathan Drouin–Casey Mittelstadt–Juuso Parssinen
Miles Wood–Jack Drury–Ross Colton
Joel Kiviranta–Parker Kelly–Logan O’Connor
Defensemen
Devon Toews–Cale Makar
Samuel Girard–Sam Malinski
Calvin de Haan–Oliver Kylington
Goaltenders
Mackenzie Blackwood
Scott Wedgewood
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 9:30 P.M. EST
Watch: MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Sat., Mar. 1 At UTA 9:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Mar. 2 At VGK 8:00 P.M. E.T.
Tue., Mar. 4 At DAL 8:00 P.M. E.T.
Fri., Mar. 7 Vs WPG 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Mar. 9 At PHI 1:00 P.M. E.T.
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