Devils lineup tonight: New Jersey's projected lineup for game against San Jose Sharks | Nov 10, 2024

The New Jersey Devils face the San Jose Sharks tonight, continuing their push for first place in the competitive Metropolitan Division alongside the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers.

Heading into tonight's game, the team will be without several players. Winger Nathan Bastian is out for several weeks with a jaw injury sustained in a fight against Ryan Lomberg. In addition, center Curtis Lazar is out after undergoing a knee procedure in late October.

In addition, defenseman Santeri Hatakka remains on the injured reserve list after undergoing shoulder surgery in early October. With that in mind, the team's lines for tonight are projected to be as follows:

Forwards:

1. LW Timo Meier - C Nico Hischier - RW Dawson Mercer
2. LW Ondrej Palat - C Jack Hughes - RW Jesper Bratt
3. LW Paul Cotter - C Erik Haula - RW Stefan Noesen
4. LW Kurtis MacDermid - C Justin Dowling - RW Tomas Tatar

Defense:

1. Brenden Dillon - Dougie Hamilton
2. Jonas Siegenthaler - Johnathan Kovacevic
3. Luke Hughes - Brett Pesce

Goalies:

• Jacob Markstrom
• Jake Allen

Powerplay:

1. Stefan Noesen, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Dougie Hamilton, Jack Hughes
2. Timo Meier, Erik Haula, Tomas Tatar, Luke Hughes, Dawson Mercer

Penalty Kill:

1. Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer, Brenden Dillon, Johnathan Kovacevic
2. Erik Haulua, Jesper Bratt, Jonas Siegenthaler, Brett Pesce

Looking at the New Jersey Devils' upcoming schedule as team battles it out in the Metropolitan Division

Following tonight's clash between the New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks, the Devils will hit the road for a three-game stretch. On Tuesday, they will kick off a two-game series against the Panthers, with the rematch scheduled for Thursday.

Then, they will play the Tampa Bay Lightning before returning home for a pivotal divisional game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 21. Following their brief one-game home stint, they will then battle it out against another divisional rival, the Capitals, on Nov. 23.

With the Hurricanes and the Capitals rounding out the top three of the Metropolitan Division, the upcoming stretch of games for the Devils could go a long way in separating the three teams in the standings.

In addition, with the New York Rangers in fourth place, just behind the Capitals, the Devils will need every win they can get to guarantee a playoff spot.