The New Jersey Devils will face the Dallas Stars at 8:00 P.M. EST on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils will face the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. EST. The Devils held an optional morning skate at 11:30 A.M. CST.
Per team reporter Sam Kasan, the following players were on the ice: Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz, Jack Hughes, Curtis Lazar, Kurtis MacDermid, Timo Meier, Dawson Mercer, Chris Tierney, Max Willman, Kevin Bahl, Nick DeSimone, Santeri Hatakka, John Marino, Tyler Wotherspoon, Jake Allen, Nico Daws, and Kaapo Kahkonen.
Forward Lines & Defensive Pairs from Wednesday's Practice:
Jack Hughes - Nico Hischier - Dawson Mercer
Jesper Bratt - Erik Haula - Timo Meier
Ondrej Palat - Tomas Nosek - Alexander Holtz
Kurtis MacDermid/Nolan Foote - Chris Tierney - Curtis Lazar
Luke Hughes - Simon Nemec
Kevin Bahl - Nick DeSimone
Santeri Hatakka - Brendan Smith
Nico Daws/Kaapo Kahkonen/Jake Allen
Quick Hits
- Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer told attending media that goaltender Jake Oettinger will start in net Thursday night against the Devils.
- John Marino was on the ice for the Devils optional morning skate after missing Wednesday's practice with an upper-body injury. Interim head coach Travis Green confirmed the defenseman will not play against the Stars. He is considered day-to-day.
- Jake Allen will start in net for New Jersey. It will be the 33-year-old's first start since Mar. 5, 2024, and Devils debut.
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