The New Jersey Devils will face the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 P.M. EST on Friday night.
On Friday night, the New Jersey Devils will face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. The Devils held an optional morning skate at 11:30 A.M.
The following players were on the ice: Jesper Bratt, Brian Halonen, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz, Curtis Lazar, Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer, Ondrej Palat, Chris Tierney, Max Willman, Kevin Bahl, Nick DeSimone, Luke Hughes, Simon Nemec, Jake Allen, and Kappo Kahkonen.
New Jersey's Projected Lineup:
Timo Meier - Nico Hischier - Jesper Bratt
Jack Hughes - Erik Haula - Alexander Holtz
Ondrej Palat - Tomas Nosek - Dawson Mercer
Max Willman - Chris Tierney - Curtis Lazar
Kevin Bahl - John Marino
Luke Hughes - Nick DeSimone
Brendan Smith - Simon Nemec
Jake Allen/Kaapo Kahkonen
Quick Hits:
- Jack and Luke Hughes are available to play after taking maintenance days on Thursday.
- Interim head coach Travis Green confirmed Jake Allen will start for New Jersey. The veteran goaltender has a record of 8-4-1 in 13 games, a goals-against average of 2.41, and a save percentage of .920 against the Sabres in his career.
- The Sabres' last game was a disheartening 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, where Buffalo gave up five first-period goals. They will look to come out flying on Friday after a frustrating performance.
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