The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (40-34-3) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (39-26-12) at the Prudential Center tonight. LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-april-7-2026] Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Jesper Bratt -- Jack Hughes -- Connor Brown Lenni Hameenaho -- Cody Glass -- Nick Bjugstad Paul Cotter -- Marc McLaughlin -- Brian Halonen Jonas Siegenthaler -- Dougie Hamilton Luke Hughes -- Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon -- Simon Nemec Jacob Markstrom Jake Allen Scratched: Dennis Cholowski, Evgenii Dadonov, Maksim Tsyplakov Injured: Arseny Gritsyuk (upper body), Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), Brett Pesce (lower body) Flyers projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-april-7-2026] Tyson Foerster -- Trevor Zegras -- Owen Tippett Travis Konecny -- Christian Dvorak -- Porter Martone Alex Bump -- Noah Cates -- Matvei Michkov Denver Barkey -- Luke Glendening -- Sean Couturier Travis Sanheim -- Rasmus Ristolainen Cam York -- Jamie Drysdale Nick Seeler -- Noah Juulsen Dan Vladar Samuel Ersson Scratched: Garrett Wilson, Carl Grundstrom, Emil Andrae, Garnet Hathaway Injured: Rodrigo Abols (lower body), Nikita Grebenkin (upper body) STORYLINE TO WATCH Both teams enter the final five games of the season, making each match critical. Despite holding one more win than the Flyers, the Devils remain seventh in the Metropolitan Division. In contrast, the Flyers sit third after topping the Boston Bruins in overtime on Sunday. PLAYER TO WATCH Jack Hughes, named the NHL's 2nd star of the week after tallying three goals and nine points in four games, is the player to watch. 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.
