Devils’ Road Trip Hits LA: Game Preview
As the New Jersey Devils prepare for their game against the L.A. Kings, key updates have emerged from Los Angeles. The matchup is scheduled for an early start at 6:00 PM local time, which is 9:00 PM Eastern.
Devils’ Optional Skate and Lineup Insights
On Saturday morning, the Devils participated in an optional skate session. Not all players attended, but several notable names were present. Jesper Bratt, Ondrej Palat, Arseny Gritsyuk, Paul Cotter, Luke Glendening, Juho Lammikko, Brian Halonen, Seamus Casey, and Dennis Cholowski took to the ice alongside goaltender Jake Allen.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe provided updates on Connor Brown’s status. Brown did not participate in either the morning skate or Friday’s practice. “Brown, he’s not available today. He could be day-to-day, but not available tonight,” Keefe stated.
Game Lineup Predictions
With Brown ruled out, Keefe indicated that the lines used during Friday’s practice might reflect the lineup for tonight’s game. The anticipated lines are as follows:
- Noesen – Hughes – Bratt
- Palat – Hischier – Gritsyuk
- Meier – Lammikko – Mercer
- Cotter – Glendening – Halonen
On defense, the suggested pairings are:
- Sigenthaler – Hamilton
- Dillon – Hughes
- Cholowski – Nemec
Goaltending Situation and Markstrom’s Extension
While Coach Keefe did not confirm the starting goaltender for tonight, signs point to Jacob Markstrom taking the position. Markstrom did not skate today and recently signed a two-year contract extension. He expressed gratitude to the Blitzer family and the entire Devils organization.
“To know where you’re gonna be and to keep playing for the New Jersey Devils is special. My family and I are excited, and I’m focused on playing hockey,” said Markstrom.
The excitement is building as the Devils face off against the L.A. Kings, and fans are eager to see how the team performs in this important matchup.
