New Jersey has an all-time record of 61-32-5-7 versus Ottawa.
New Jersey has an all-time record of 61-32-5-7 versus Ottawa.
The New Jersey Devils are back on the road to begin another back-to-back set. They will first face the Ottawa Senators on Friday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
New Jersey held an 11:30 A.M. optional morning skate. Per the team, the following players participated: Curtis Lazar, Ondrej Palat, Colin Miller, Nate Bastian, Alexander Holtz, Simon Nemec, Jesper Bratt, Erik Haula, Chris Tierney, Luke Hughes, Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Vitek Vanecek and Nico Daws.
Devils @ Senators - Canadian Tire Centre
The Devils earned a 3-0-0 record versus the Senators last season. Per the media notes, it was the first time since the 2015-16 season that the Devils earned three wins against Ottawa in a single season.
Tonight's opponent is eighth in the Atlantic Division (13-17-0). They are coming off a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Drake Batherson scored twice and is entering tonight's game on a three-game point streak. He has collected six points over his last five games. Ottawa's record over their last ten games is 3-7-0, winning their previous two contests.
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Projected Lineup
New Jersey:
Tyler Toffoli - Jack Hughes - Jesper Bratt
Ondrej Palat - Nico Hischier - Alexander Holtz
Timo Meier - Michael McLeod - Dawson Mercer
Brendan Smith - Erik Haula - Nathan Bastian
Jonas Siegenthaler - Simon Nemec
Luke Hughes - John Marino
Kevin Bahl - Colin Miller
Vitek Vanecek/Nico Daws
** After the team's morning skate, Ruff said they will need to see how Lazar feels before determining if he will be in the lineup tonight. **
Ottawa:
Brady Tkachuk - Tim Stutzle - Drake Batherson
Vladimir Tarasenko - Josh Norris - Claude Giroux
Dominik Kubalik - Ridly Greig - Angus Crookshank
Jiri Smejkal - Mark Kastelic - Parker Kelly
Jake Sanderson - Artem Zub
Jakov Chychrun - Travis Hamonic
Erik Brannstrom - Jacob Bernard-Docker
Joonas Korpisalo
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.