New Jersey has an all-time record of 21-23-1-5 versus Columbus.

The New Jersey Devils will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night at Nationwide Arena for their final matchup of the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.

The team held an optional morning skate at 11:30 A.M. The following players participated: Kevin Bahl, Nathan Bastian, Jesper Bratt, Cal Foote, Santeri Hatakka, Erik Haula, Alexander Holtz, Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer, Simon Nemec, Chris Tierney, Max Willman, Nico Daws, and Vitek Vanecek.

Devils' head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Curtis Lazar is good to go and is expected to play versus Columbus after taking a maintenance day on Thursday.

Devils @ Columbus - Nationwide Arena

The Devils have earned a 2-1-0 record versus the Blue Jackets this season. New Jersey lost the first matchup on Nov. 24 but then earned wins against Columbus on Dec. 16 and Dec. 27. Mercer has eight points (two goals, six assists) in 10 games versus tonight's opponent and has collected at least a point in his last two meetings versus Columbus.

The Blue Jackets are eighth in the Metropolitan Division (14-21-9). They are coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks. Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals, and Johnny Gaudreau tallied two assists. Damon Severson will face his former team for the second time since his sign and trade to Columbus on June 9.

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Projected Lineup

New Jersey:

Last Game's Lineup:

Tyler Toffoli - Nico Hischier - Jesper Bratt

Timo Meier - Michael McLeod - Dawson Mercer

Erik Haula - Curtis Lazar - Nathan Bastian

Max Willman - Chris Tierney -Alexander Holtz

John Marino - Simon Nemec

Luke Hughes - Colin Miller

Kevin Bahl - Cal Foote

Nico Daws/Vitek Vanecek

Columbus:

Johnny Gaudreau - Cole Sillinger - Yegor Chinakhov

Adam Fantilli - Boone Jenner - Jack Roslovic

Kent Johnson - Dmitri Voronkov - Kirill Marchenko

Alexandre Texier - Sean Kuraly - Justin Danforth

Damon Severson - Adam Boqvist

Ivan Provorov - Andrew Peeke

Jake Bean - Erik Gudbranson

Elvis Merzlikins/DaniilTarasov

Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be broadcast on MSGSN. Bill Spaulding will handle play-by-play alongside analyst Ken Daneyko and host Erika Wachter. Fans can also listen on the Devils Hockey Network with Matt Loughlin on play-by-play.

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