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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Nov 7, 2023, 20:19

    Devils have an all-time record of 41-43-8-4 versus the Avalanche/Nordiques.

    Devils have an all-time record of 41-43-8-4 versus the Avalanche/Nordiques.

    Mar 1, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) passes the puck away from Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports - Gameday Preview: Devils @ Avalanche

    The New Jersey Devils will wrap up their four-game road trip when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night at Ball Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 P.M. The Devils held an optional morning skate at 11:30 A.M.

    The Avalanche are 3-0-0 at home this season. It is their best home start since the 2019-20 season when they went 4-0-0. The Devils are 4-1-0 away from Prudential Center, and last season, they tied a franchise record of 28 road wins. 

    Devils @ Avalanche - Ball Arena

    Last season, the Devils earned a 2-0-0 record against the Avalanche. Per the media notes, it marked the first time since the 2017-18 campaign that the Devils swept the Avalanche in a season series. Jesper Bratt has collected 10 points (three goals, seven assists) over his previous seven games versus tonight's opponent. He has earned at least a point in every meeting versus Colorado, except for one.

    The Avalanche are second in the Central Divison (7-3-0). They are coming off a 7-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, where Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves on 34 shots. Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 14 points (six goals, eight assists). He recorded two four-point nights in October and has 13 points in 12 games versus New Jersey.

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    Projected Lineup

    New Jersey:

    Tyler Toffoli - Dawson Mercer - Timo Meier

    Ondrej Palat - Michael McLeod - Jesper Bratt

    Max Willman - Erik Haula - Curtis Lazar

    Alexander Holtz - Chris Tierney - Nathan Bastian

    Jonas Siegenthaler - Dougie Hamilton

    Kevin Bahl - John Marino

    Brendan Smith - Luke Hughes

    Vitek Vanecek/Akira Schmid 

    Colorado:

    Jonathan Drouin -- Nathan MacKinnon -- Mikko Rantanen

    Artturi Lehkonen -- Ryan Johansen -- Valeri Nichushkin

    Miles Wood -- Ross Colton -- Logan O'Connor

    Andrew Cogliano -- Ondrej Pavel -- Tomas Tatar

    Devon Toews -- Cale Makar

    Bowen Byram -- Samuel Girard

    Jack Johnson -- Josh Manson

    Alexandar Georgiev

    Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be broadcast on TNT. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play alongside analyst Eddie Olczyk. Brian Boucher will be between the benches. Fans can also listen on the Devils Hockey Network with Matt Loughlin on play-by-play.