The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (36-32-2) take on the Nashville Predators (34-28-9) at the Bridgestone Arena tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils Projected Lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-nashville-predators-game-preview-march-26-2026] Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Jesper Bratt -- Jack Hughes -- Connor Brown Evgenii Dadonov -- Cody Glass -- Lenni Hameenaho Paul Cotter -- Nick Bjugstad -- Maxim Tsyplakov Jonas Siegenthaler -- Dougie Hamilton Luke Hughes -- Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon -- Simon Nemec Jacob Markstrom Jake Allen Scratched: Dennis Cholowski Injured: Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), Brett Pesce (lower body), Arseny Gritsyuk (undisclosed) Predators projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-nashville-predators-game-preview-march-26-2026] Steven Stamkos -- Ryan O’Reilly -- Luke Evangelista Filip Forsberg -- Matthew Wood -- Jonathan Marchessault Zachary L’Heureux -- Erik Haula -- Tyson Jost Reid Schaefer -- Fedor Svechkov -- Joakim Kemell Brady Skjei -- Roman Josi Nicolas Hague -- Nick Perbix Adam Wilsby -- Ryan Ufko Justus Annunen Juuse Saros Scratched: Ozzy Wiesblatt, Justin Barron Injured: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STORYLINE TO WATCH The storyline to watch is that the two teams will be facing off for the final time this season. The Devils won the first matchup 3-2 in overtime on January 29. This season, the Devils are 12-2 in overtime, while the Predators are 9-9. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYER TO WATCH The player to watch is Jacob Markstrom, who will get the start in net. Markstrom has played in 39 games this season for the Devils. He holds a record of 21-16-1. The 36-year-old last played on March 18th against the New York Rangers. The puck will drop at 8:08 PM. 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. 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.
