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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Dec 23, 2023, 17:18

    New Jersey has an all-time record of 48-52-11-4 versus Detroit.

    New Jersey has an all-time record of 48-52-11-4 versus Detroit.

    Oct 12, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) defends his net against New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports - Gameday Preview: Devils vs. Red Wings. Bastian a Game-Time Decision

    The New Jersey Devils will host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that Nathan Bastian, who took a maintenance day yesterday, is a game-time decision.

    "(We) don't know yet," Ruff said. "We will find out after he is treated."

    Bastian was among the few players who participated in the team's optional morning skate at 10:30 A.M.

    Devils vs. Red Wings - Prudential Center

    The Devils have a 1-1-0 record versus the Red Wings this season. In their last meeting, Detroit earned a 4-0 victory, ending the Devils' 101 consecutive games streak without suffering a shutout. Michael McLeod enters tonight's game on a three-game point streak (two goals, two assists).

    Tonight's opponent is fifth in the Atlantic Division (16-13-4). They are coming off a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Tonight's game is the second of a back-to-back set. The Red Wings are 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Dylan Larkin has 25 points in 21 games versus the Devils and has earned at least a point in his previous seven meetings with New Jersey dating back to Feb. 25, 2020.

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    Projected Lineup

    New Jersey:

    Tyler Toffoli - Jack Hughes - Jesper Bratt

    Ondrej Palat - Nico Hischier - Curtis Lazar

    Timo Meier - Michael McLeod - Dawson Mercer

    Chris Tierney - Erik Haula - Alexander Holtz

    Jonas Siegenthaler - Simon Nemec

    Kevin Bahl - John Marino

    Brendan Smith - Luke Hughes

    Akira Schmid/Vitek Vanecek

    Detroit:

    Alex DeBrincat - Dylan Larkin - Patrick Kane

    Joe Veleno - J.T. Compher - Lucas Raymond

    Michael Rasmussen - Andrew Copp - David Perron

    Robby Fabbri - Christian Fischer - Daniel Sprong

    Shayne Gostisbehere - Moritz Seider

    Ben Chiarot - Jeff Petry

    Jake Walman - Justin Holl

    Michael Hutchinson/James Reimer

    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.