James Nichols
The NHL regular season schedule resumes today, and so does the New Jersey Devils’ (31-20-6). In their first game back from the 4 Nations Face-Off, it sounds like good news for the Devils.
READ MORE: Devils Share Good News on Injured Nico Hischier
The captain should be back, after both Sheldon Keefe and Nico Hischier shared positive updates on his injury status.
Following the world tournament, there’s plenty of reason for the Dallas Stars (35-18-2) to feel good about themselves down the stretch of the regular season. Their newly acquired forward, Mikael Granlund, showed out for Team Finland, and Thomas Harley was a major contributor after not even making the initial roster.
On the other hand, New Jersey is looking to turn the page on their middling post-Christmas performance. They’ll have a big test in front of them with the heavy Stars squad.
Also, Brendan Smith returns for the first time since leaving in free-agency this summer.
What to Know vs. Stars
—The Devils and Dallas face-off for the first of two matchups this season, while the two foes meet next on March 4.
— Timo Meier led the Devils with three points (1g-2a) against Dallas last season.
2023-24 vs. Stars
1/20/25 6-2, L Prudential Center
3/14/25 6-2, W Dallas
Devils vs. Stars
Record: 35-25-2-5
home record: 18-15-1-4
road record: 17-20-1-1
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Ondrej Palat–Jack Hughes–Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier–Nico Hischier–Stefan Noesen
Paul Cotter–Erik Haula–Dawson Mercer
Tomas Tatar–Curtis Lazar–Nathan Bastian
Defensemen
Brenden Dillon–Dougie Hamilton
Luke Hughes–Johnathan Kovacevic
Brett Pesce–Simon Nemec
Goaltenders
Jake Allen
Nico Daws
*Lineup subject to change
Projected Stars Lineup*
Forwards
Jason Robertson–Roope Hintz–Wyatt Johnston
Mason Marchment–Matt Duchene–Mikael Granlund
Jamie Benn–Mavrik Bourque–Evgenii Dadonov
Oskar Back–Colin Blackwell–Logan Stankoven
Defensemen
Thomas Harley–Esa Lindell
Lian Bichsel–Matt Dumba
Brendan Smith–Cody Ceci
Goaltenders
Jake Oettinger
Casey DeSmith
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 6:00 P.M. EST
Watch: MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Sun., Feb. 23 At NSH 6:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., Feb. 26 At COL 9:30 P.M. E.T.
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.
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