The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (34-32-2) visit the New York Rangers (28-31-8) tonight at Madison Square Garden. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-new-york-rangers-game-preview-march-18-2026] Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Jesper Bratt -- Jack Hughes -- Connor Brown Arseny Gritsyuk -- 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: Colton White, Dennis Cholowski, Evgenii Dadonov Injured: Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), Brett Pesce (lower body) Rangers projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-new-york-rangers-game-preview-march-18-2026] Gabe Perreault-- Mika Zibanejad -- Alexis Lafreniere Will Cuylle -- Vincent Trocheck -- J.T. Miller Tye Kartye -- Noah Laba -- Conor Sheary Taylor Raddysh -- Adam Edstrom -- Jaroslav Chmelar Vladislav Gavrikov -- Adam Fox Matthew Robertson -- Braden Schneider Urho Vaakanainen -- Will Borgen Jonathan Quick Igor Shesterkin Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Jonny Brodzinski, Juuso Parssinen Injured: Matt Rempe (upper body) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Storyline to Watch The storyline to watch is that Wednesday’s game marks the second time this season the two rivals have faced off. Dawson Mercer spoke about how he’s feeling ahead of the game with NJD.tv [http://njd.tv]. “It’s been a while, but it’s always one you’re excited for. It’s a good rink,” Mercer said. “It’s nice with the rivalry and we’re pretty close to home. So, it’s a good feeling just to head over there. And we usually have a pretty good game against those guys.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player to Watch Jack Hughes is the player to watch after a four-point performance, including a hat trick, in the last meeting. He recently reached 400 NHL points and has 15 in his last ten games. The puck will drop at 7 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.
