The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/comets-check-in-qa-with-chase-stillman?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fnew-jersey-devils%2Fauthor%2Fkristy-flannery&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20KristyFlannery@THNew] are getting an injured player back in the lineup at the perfect time. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9eaa1da8-0049-4bf3-8584-0462b9ed7bda.jpeg] Jan. 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Per Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, goaltender Jacob Markstrom [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/tnt-studio-panel-agree-jacob-markstrom-will-find-success-in-new-jersey-jake-allen-goaltending] will return to action Sunday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights]. Markstrom was injured on Jan. 22 against the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/] and has been sidelined with a sprained MCL in his knee. He returned to practice on Feb. 19, staying on the ice for roughly 15 minutes. Over the past few days, he has built himself up to be a full participant. Markstrom enters tonight's game with the third-best goals-against average in the NHL (2.20 GAA) behind Andrei Vasilevskiy [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-superstar-makes-nhl-history-with-new-milestone](2.18 GAA) and Connor Hellebuyck [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/jets-goaltender-proves-to-the-world-and-himself-that-he-can-perform-on-the-big-stage] (1.99 GAA). The veteran netminder will be a welcome addition for a Devils team looking for consistency as the regular season winds down and the final push toward the playoff begins. Puck drop between the Devils and Golden Knights will be at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch on MSGSN 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]
