Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler will appear in his first game since breaking his foot on Jan. 6.
Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler will appear in his first game since breaking his foot on Jan. 6.
The reinforcements keep coming for the New Jersey Devils.
On Tuesday afternoon, the club announced that they activated Jonas Siegenthaler off injured reserve.
Head coach Lindy Ruff later confirmed Siegenthaler will return to the lineup Tuesday night against his former team, the Washington Capitals.
"He is going to be in," Ruff said.
John Marino is still dealing with an illness and will not play against the Capitals.
After Monday's practice, Siegenthaler told team reporters he felt ready to play.
"I feel ready. I feel good on the ice," he said. "I'm excited to play again."
On Jan. 6, the Swiss defenseman broke his foot against the Vancouver Canucks and missed the following 16 games.
At Monday's practice, he skated with rookie Simon Nemec. The two were paired together prior to Siegenthaler's injury.
The 26-year-old has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 38 games this season.
Drafted by the Capitals during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, he was traded to New Jersey by Washington for a conditional pick in the 2021 NHL Draft on April 11, 2021.
Puck drop between the Devils and Capitals is at 7:00 P.M. and will be broadcast on MSGSN.
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