New Jersey Devils Face Philadelphia Flyers with Exciting Lineup Adjustments
The New Jersey Devils are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center this Monday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., following the morning skate held by the team at 11:30 a.m.
Brian Halonen Recalled from AHL
Before the game, the Devils announced the recall of Brian Halonen from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL). Halonen made his season debut for the Devils just days prior, on January 18, against the Flyers, playing 11:35 minutes and starting on a line with Paul Cotter and Dawson Mercer.
Team Lineups Announced
Here are the lineups announced by the Devils:
Ondrej Palat – Kurtis MacDermid – Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier – Dawson Mercer – Stefan Noesen
Paul Cotter – Justin Dowling – Brian Halonen
Tomas Tatar – Curtis Lazar – Nathan Bastian
Brenden Dillon – Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler – Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jake Allen
Key Players
Jack Hughes did not participate in the team’s morning skate but is expected to play. Kutris MacDermid filled in as a placeholder on the top line. Meanwhile, Nico Hischier, who was involved in a check from Nick Suzuki against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game, will not play in this match.
Nico Hischier Update
The organization confirmed that Nico Hischier will miss Monday’s game. Head coach Sheldon Keefe indicated that Nico is doing okay and is in New Jersey for further evaluation.
Recent Team Streaks
Multiple Devils players are currently on point streaks entering tonight’s game:
- Dougie Hamilton (2 games)
- Stefan Noesen (2 games)
- Jack Hughes (2 games)
- Jesper Bratt (2 games)
- Timo Meier (2 games)
Season Performance
New Jersey has shown strong performance against Eastern Conference teams with a record of 18-10-6 this season. Against the Metropolitan Division, they hold an 8-5-3 record.
Additional Resources
Check out THN’s New Jersey Devils site for the latest news and exclusive interviews. Also, dive into the mental side of the game with Devils players and their mental skills coach in this interview.
If you’re looking for more insights, catch the Q&A with MSG Networks analyst Rachel Herzog in this exclusive session.
Final Thoughts
The Devils-face-off against the Flyers promises to be an exciting match-up with a few significant lineup changes and key players either sidelined or making their comebacks. Fans will reasonably expect to see strong performances from Halonen and possibly contributions from the players on point streaks. Stay tuned to the THN’s New Jersey Devils site for all the latest updates and in-depth analyses.
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