The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.rtb.io/NHLDEVS/devils-star-forward-injured-in-2-0-loss-to-golden-knights] will be tested Tuesday night at American Airlines Center. They will play the Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars] for the second and final time this season after suffering a 4-2 loss at Prudential Center on Feb. 22. Feb 22, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) battle for the puck during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9cb04c48-30af-45f2-9ad4-f56b53fa862c.jpeg] Feb 22, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) battle for the puck during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images New Jersey will be without star forward Jack Hughes, who suffered an injury against the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] on Sunday. "The only update is that he is continuing to be evaluated," head coach Sheldon Keefe said to NJDTV [https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/keefe-pre-raw-3-4-25-6369601511112] regarding Hughes. "We don't know the full extent of it here yet." The team hit the ice at 11:30 a.m. CT, and per the reporters on-site [https://x.com/amandacstein/status/1896978566623191536], the projected lineup against the Stars is below. Timo Meier - Nico Hischier - Jesper Bratt Ondrej Palat - Dawson Mercer - Tomas Tatar Justin Dowling - Erik Haula - Stefan Noesen Paul Cotter - Curtis Lazar - Nathan Bastian Luke Hughes - Dougie Hamilton Brett Pesce - Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon - Simon Nemec Jacob Markstrom Over their last 10 games, the Devils have alternated wins and losses. According to that pattern, New Jersey should squeak out a win in the Lone Star State, but statistics and history would tell you otherwise. The Stars hold an all-time home record of 35-16-9 against the Devils and have earned points in eight of their last 10 games against New Jersey (7-2-1). Additionally, tonight's home team has earned points in nine of their last 11 games played at American Airlines Center against New Jersey (6-2-3). With their star forward and best defenseman, Jonas Siegenthaler [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/new-jersey-devils-jonas-siegenthaler-opens-up-about-his-concussion-new-york-rangers-matt-rempe], out of the lineup, it will be a big task to skate off the ice at American Airlines Center with two points. Puck drop between the Devils and Stars will be at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch on ESPN+ or Hulu or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. The Mental Side of the Game: Devils Players & Mental Skills Coach Andy Swärd Take You Behind the Scenes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/new-jersey-devils-jesper-bratt-alexander-holtz-nico-hischier-andy-sward] EXCLUSIVE: Q&A With MSG Networks Host & Analyst Rachel Herzog [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/exclusive-q-a-with-msg-networks-host-analyst-rachel-herzog-new-jersey-devils] Hischier’s Manager Patrick Fischer: 'He’s Driven to Succeed, but Not Easily Satisfied [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/features/hischiers-manager-patrick-fischer-hes-driven-to-succeed-but-not-easily-satisfied]' [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/features/hischiers-manager-patrick-fischer-hes-driven-to-succeed-but-not-easily-satisfied]
