James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils (26-15-6) will get their first look at rookie sensation, Matvei Michkov, Saturday afternoon when they host the Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) at the Prudential Center.
Michkov is tied for second in the rookie point race with San Jose Sharks rookie, Macklin Celebrini. Each rookie forward has a combined 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points.
The Devils are hoping to get back in the win column after falling in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ve landed in overtime in each of their last four outings, and are seeking a clean two points in regulation.
What to Know vs. Flyers
—The Devils and Philadelphia face-off for the first of four matchups this season. The division rivals play next on Jan. 27 (at PHI) and Jan. 29 for a home-at-home set.
—Nico Hischier (2g-4a) led the Devils with six points against the Flyers last season, while Jack Hughes ranked second on the team with five points (1g-4a).
2023-24 vs. Flyers
11/30/23 4-3, Wot Philadelphia
12/19/23 3-2, OTL Prudential Center
2/17/24 6-2, W MetLife Stadium
4/13/24 1-0, L Philadelphia
Devils vs. Flyers
Record: 120-89-15-9
Home Record: 72-34-6-5
Road Record: 48-55-9-4
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Ondrej Palat–Jack Hughes–Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier–Nico Hischier–Dawson Mercer
Paul Cotter–Justin Dowling–Tomas Tatar
Kurtis MacDermid–Curtis Lazar–Nathan Bastian
Defensemen
Brenden Dillon–Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler–Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes–Brett Pesce
Goaltenders
Jacob Markstrom
Jake Allen
*Lineup subject to change
Projected Flyers Lineup*
Forwards
Tyson Foerster–Noah Cates–Bobby Brink
Owen Tippett–Morgan Frost–Travis Konecny
Joel Farabee–Sean Couturier–Matvei Michkov
Scott Laughton–Ryan Poehling–Garnet Hathaway
Defensemen
Cam York–Travis Sanheim
Egor Zamula–Rasmus Ristolainen
Nick Seeler–Jamie Drysdale
Goaltenders
Samuel Ersson
Ivan Fedotov
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 12:30 P.M. EST
Watch: MSGSN/NHL Network
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Sun., Jan. 19 Vs OTT 1:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., Jan. 22 Vs BOS 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sat., Jan. 25 At MTL 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Mon. Jan. 27 At PHI 7:00 P.M. E.T.
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