Game Preview
On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils will take on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, marking their initial encounter of the current season. The Devils, holding a record of 16 wins, 12 losses, and 1 overtime loss, will seek to capitalize on their momentum against the Senators, who have registered 13 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses thus far.
Projected Lineups
For the Devils, Coach Sheldon Keefe has announced a roster that features the following players:
- Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Stefan Noesen
- Ondrej Palat – Dawson Mercer – Jesper Bratt
- Arseny Gritsyuk – Cody Glass – Connor Brown
- Paul Cotter – Luke Glendening – Angus Crookshank
Defense: Jonas Siegenthaler, Dougie Hamilton, Brenden Dillon, Luke Hughes, Dennis Cholowski, Simon Nemec
Goaltenders: Jacob Markstrom, Jake Allen
In today’s practice, both Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt were confirmed healthy and ready to play after skipping Monday’s session.
For the Senators, their expected lineup is:
- Nick Cousins – Tim Stutzle – Fabian Zetterlund
- Brady Tkachuk – Dylan Cozens – Drake Batherson
- Michael Amadio – Ridly Greig – Claude Giroux
- Stephen Halliday – Lars Eller – David Perron
Defense: Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub, Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence, Nikolas Matinpalo, Nick Jensen
Goaltenders: Linus Ullmark, Leevi Merilainen
Injury Updates
Both teams have some players sidelined due to injuries. For New Jersey, the injury list includes:
- Jack Hughes (finger)
- Zack MacEwen (lower body)
- Brett Pesche (hand)
- Jonathan Kovacevic (knee)
- Evgenii Dadonov (upper body)
On the other hand, the Senators are missing:
- Thomas Chabot (upper body)
- Shane Pinto (lower body)
Key Storyline
Angus Crookshank, who previously played for Ottawa, returns to the city for his third game with the Devils. The 26-year-old had two seasons with the Senators after being drafted in the fifth round in 2018 before joining New Jersey as a free agent in July 2025.
Player to Watch
Nico Hischier stands out as a player to keep an eye on; he has made a significant mark against the Senators, tallying 19 points (including 9 goals and 10 assists) in 20 encounters, solidifying his spot as the sixth highest in franchise history for points against Ottawa.
The game is set to commence at 7 PM, as both teams aim for valuable points in their pursuit of playoff positions. To stay updated with the latest developments on the Devils, don’t forget to frequently visit The Hockey News‘ New Jersey Devils section for ongoing news, exclusive content, and comprehensive analysis. Additionally, readers can subscribe to The Hockey News for in-depth coverage and a free issue at THN.com/free, or join the conversation by commenting on THN‘s community forum.
