New Jersey has an all-time record of 37-37-9-5 versus Edmonton.
The New Jersey Devils will host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that Colin Miller was missing from the team's morning skate due to his wife giving birth to the couple's first child.
"They're expecting a family today, so he won't be here," Ruff said.
Devils vs. Oilers - Prudential Center
The Devils have a 0-1-0 record versus the Oilers this season. Edmonton defeated New Jersey on Dec. 10 by a final score of 4-1. Jesper Bratt scored his team's lone goal, while Derek Ryan, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid, and Evander Kane found the back of the net for the Oilers.
Tonight's opponent is sixth in the Pacific Division (13-15-1). They are coming off a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders. Leon Draisaitl scored his team's lone goal, and netminder Stuart Skinner made 18 saves. Edmonton surrendered two power-play goals and one shorthanded. The Oilers are 7-3-0 in their last ten games but have lost their previous three.
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Projected Lineup
New Jersey:
Ondrej Palat - Nico Hischier - Jesper Bratt
Erik Haula - Jack Hughes - Tyler Toffoli
Curtis Lazar - Michael McLeod - Nathan Bastian
Timo Meier - Dawson Mercer - Alexander Holtz
Jonas Siegenthaler - Simon Nemec
Kevin Bahl - John Marino
Brendan Smith - Luke Hughes
Akira Schmid/Vitek Vanecek
Edmonton:
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Connor McDavid - Zach Hyman
Evander Kane - Leon Draisaitl - Warren Foegele
Mattias Janmark - Ryan McLeod - Sam Gagner
Adam Erne - James Hamblin - Derek Ryan
Darnel Nurse - Cody Ceci
Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
Brett Kulak - Vincent Desharnais
Calvin Pickard/Stuart Skinner
Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and Hulu. Steve Levy and Ray Ferraro will be on the call. Fans can also listen on the Devils Hockey Network with Matt Loughlin on play-by-play.