The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (40-35-3) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (40-22-16) at the Prudential Center tonight. LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-april-9-2026] 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 Dennis Cholowski -- Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon -- Simon Nemec Jake Allen Jacob Markstrom Scratched: Evgenii Dadonov, Maxim Tsyplakov Injured: Luke Hughes (upper body), Arseny Gritsyuk (upper body), Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), Brett Pesce (lower body) Penguins projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-april-9-2026] Egor Chinakhov -- Sidney Crosby -- Bryan Rust Tommy Novak -- Ben Kindel -- Evgeni Malkin Anthony Mantha -- Rickard Rakell -- Justin Brazeau Elmer Soderblom -- Connor Dewar -- Noel Acciari Parker Wotherspoon -- Erik Karlsson Samuel Girard -- Kris Letang Ryan Shea -- Connor Clifton Stuart Skinner Arturs Silovs Scratched: Ilya Solovyov, Ryan Graves, Avery Hayes Injured: Kevin Hayes (upper body), Filip Hallander (blood clot), Blake Lizotte (upper body), Jack St. Ivany (upper body) STORYLINE TO WATCH The storyline to watch is that the Devils are playing without defenseman Luke Hughes. The team announced on Thursday that Hughes will be out for the remainder of the season to undergo a procedure and get a head start on rehab for the off-season. PLAYER TO WATCH The player to watch is Dennis Cholowski, who have a bigger role now that Hughes is inactive. Ahead of the game, Cholowski spoke with NJD.tv [https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/topic/game-day/njd-vs-pit/04-09-2026/2025021251/preview-2025021251]about the opportunity. “It’s always great to play,” Cholowski said. “I try to take pride in my game and help the team win. That’s what I’m going to try to do.” 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
