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Devils vs Flames: Key Matchups & Lineup Changes

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The New Jersey Devils host the Calgary Flames at the Prudential Center, aiming to improve their playoff chances after a recent shutout loss. The Devils, with a 32-32-2 record, face the Flames, who are out of contention but made roster changes at the trade deadline. Key matchups include captain Nico Hischier and defenseman Dougie Hamilton against their former team. The Devils have a 30-70 edge in the all-time series but struggle at home against the Flames. Lineup adjustments see Timo Meier centering with Hischier and Dawson Mercer, while Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom share goalie duties. The Flames feature fresh faces like Joel Farabee and Connor Zary, with Dustin Wolf in net. Injuries have sidelined Zack MacEwen for the season and the Devils have missed 277 man-games. The game is broadcast on MSG Sportsnet and Devils Hockey Network radio. Upcoming matches include the Kings on Saturday, Bruins on Monday, and road games at the Rangers and Capitals.

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Devils vs Flames: Key Matchups & Lineup Changes

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Calgary Flames News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Devils vs Flames: Key Matchups & Lineup Changes. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

This is Corey with Calgary Flames News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New Jersey Devils welcome the Calgary Flames to the Prudential Center tonight for a 7pm Eastern Time match-up. It's the second and final meeting this season between the out-of-conference teams during the Devils 7-game home stand. New Jersey sits at 32 wins, 30 losses, and 2 overtime losses, while Calgary is at 25, 32, and 7. After a rare break with three days off in two practices, the Devils look to bounce back from a shutout loss to Detroit that dropped their playoff. Odds to just 0.7%. The Flames, already out of contention, shook up their roster at the trade deadline by dealing Nazim Khajri and Rasmus Anderson, but added some depth. Pieces in return. Fans are buzzing about key individual match-ups, like Captain Nico Hissier, who has 13 points in 13 career games against Calgary, including strong row production. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton also shines versus his former team with six points

in six outings. All time, the Devils hold a 30-win 70-loss edge, but struggle at home against the Flames. Line-up tweaks highlight Timo Meyer, centering with Hissier and Dawson Mercer, up top for New Jersey, paired with Goli's Jake Allen and Jacob. Markström. Calgary counters with fresh faces like Joel Faribi and Connor Zeri, backed by Dustin Wolff in net. Injuries sidelines Zach McEwan for the season, with the Devils already missing 277 man games. Kets the action on MSG SportsNet or Devils Hockey Network Radio. Looking ahead, New Jersey faces the Kings on Saturday, Bruins Monday, then Road Games at the Rangers and Capitals. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM.

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