The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/](24-21-2) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (29-15-4) at the Prudential Centerntonight. Lineups: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devils' projected lineup per NHL.com. [https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-january-17-2026] Timo Meier -- Jack Hughes -- Jesper Bratt Ondrej Palat -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Arseny Gritsyuk -- Cody Glass -- Connor Brown Paul Cotter -- Luke Glendening -- Evgenii Dadonov Luke Hughes -- Brett Pesce Jonas Siegenthaler -- Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon -- Dougie Hamilton Jacob Markstrom Jake Allen Scratched: Simon Nemec, Juho Lammikko, Colton White Injured: Stefan Noesen (knee) Hurricanes projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-january-17-2026] Andrei Svechnikov -- Sebastian Aho -- Seth Jarvis Taylor Hall -- Logan Stankoven -- Jackson Blake Nikolaj Ehlers -- Jordan Staal -- Jordan Martinook Eric Robinson -- -- Mark Jankowski -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi Jaccob Slavin -- Jalen Chatfield K’Andre Miller -- Sean Walker Mike Reilly – Alexander Nikishin Frederik Andersen Brandon Bussi Scratched: Shayne Gostisbehere, Joel Nystrom Injured: Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body), Noah Philp (concussion), William Carrier (lower body) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player to Watch: The player to watch is Jesper Bratt as he plays in his 600th NHL game tonight. Ahead of the game, he spoke with NJD.tv [http://njd.tv] about the milestone. “It’s really special. Time goes fast,” Bratt said. [https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/topic/game-day/njd-vs-car/01-17-2026/2025020759/preview-2025020759] “Super honored and happy to be doing it here in the same place and in front of the same fans I did my first game. It’s going to be a special time.” Bratt made his NHL Debut in October 2017. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Storyline to Watch: Ondrej Palat did not participate in morning practice today, and his availability for tonight's game is uncertain. Sheldon Keefe spoke to the media and NJD.tv [http://njd.tv] about the forward’s status. "We'll see what the afternoon brings for him. We'll have a Plan B and be prepared," head coach Sheldon Keefe said. [https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/topic/game-day/njd-vs-car/01-17-2026/2025020759/preview-2025020759] "We'll see how it is and adapt from there." The puck will drop at 7 PM. ake 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. THN.com/free [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/44b85a38-c48b-4cda-9044-d884218643c5.jpeg] THN.com/free For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*rx3p21*_ga*MjYxMTY1NzQ4LjE2ODIzNzc2MTY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjQwMTI2ODUkbzIwMTYkZzEkdDE3NjQwMTQ1NjIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
