New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game Preview: Hischier and Devils Ready for Season Opener
The New Jersey Devils are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina tonight. Stay tuned for game updates, highlights, and more. You can catch the action on ESPN+ or Hulu or listen in on the Devils Hockey Network. Nico Hischier provides insight as the Devils gear up for the upcoming season.
The Devils' lineup for the game includes Dadonov, Hughes, and Bratt on the first line, Meier, Hischier, and Mercer on the second line, Palat, Glass, and Brown on the third line, and Cotter, Glendening, and Gritsyuk on the fourth line. On defense, Hughes and Pesce pair up, Siegenthaler and Hamilton team up, and Dillon and Nemec round out the defensive pairings. Markstrom will be in goal for the Devils.
The Hurricanes will counter with Ehlers, Aho, and Jarvis on the first line, Svechnikov, Stankoven, and Blake on the second line, Martinook, Staal, and Carrier on the third line, and Robinson, Kotkaniemi, and Hall on the fourth line. Defensively, Slavin and Walker will be on the top pairing, Miller and Chatfield on the second pairing, and Nikishin and Gostisbehere on the third pairing. Andersen will be in goal for the Hurricanes.
The Devils are eager to start their new NHL season in Carolina with a strong performance and a renewed sense of determination.