Brief Overview
The New Jersey Devils are looking to finish their western trip on a high note. The Devils have gone 2-1-1 on this trip, which saw them beat the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. The losses came to the high-flying Colorado Avalanche in which the Devils competed well as well as a shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. The team is headed for the draft lottery and is looking to finish the season on a strong note.
The Vegas Golden Knights (41-30-5) are on the outside looking in. The injury-riddled team sits four points out of the second wild-card spot. Every point matters for this team as they are trying to clinch the playoffs. Vegas is coming off a shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers and is 2-2-1 in the The last five games.
Projected Lineups
New Jersey Devils’
Check team social media closer to puck drop for more accurate lineup.
Vegas Golden Knights’
Forwards:
Dadonov/Eichel/Roy
Pacioretty/Stephenson/Stone
Marchessault/Karlsson/Amadio
Janmark/Leschyshyn/Kolesar
Defense:
McNabb/Theodore
Hutton/Pietrangelo
Martinez/Whitecloud
Goalies:
Thompson
Players To Watch
Fabian Zetterlund
The best player on this road trip has been captain Nico Hischier. But one player to pay close attention to is Fabian Zetterlund. Zetterlund has had quite the road trip for himself. Despite going pointless the last two games, Zetterlund has four points on the trip. His biggest game came against the Stars, and he scored his first career goal against the Arizona Coyotes. Playing alongside Nico Hischier helps, and it’s good to see him showcase his talents.
Jack Eichel
Jack Eichel has made his return to NHL ice. In 28 games played, Eichel has 12 goals and nine assists and is good for 21 points. In his last five games, Eichel has four points and has lit the lamp three times. Eichel averages 2.37 expected points per 60 minutes and has a Corsi-for percentage (CF%) of 58%. The Golden Knights are getting to total health again, the star center is a player to watch.
Where To Watch
Puck drop for tonight’s matchup is 10:00 PM and will be on MSG+.