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Red Wings Face Devils in Crucial Matchup
14 Oct
Summary
- Red Wings host the Devils on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.
- Both teams are seeking a crucial win in the Eastern Conference standings.
- Several key players are listed as out or day-to-day for both teams.
The Detroit Red Wings are set to host the New Jersey Devils for an NHL contest on Tuesday, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings, holding 3 points, are currently positioned 15th in the Eastern Conference, while the Devils, with 4 points, sit just ahead in 14th place.
Both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns. The Red Wings will be without Marco Kasper, Mason Appleton, and J.T. Compher. Meanwhile, the Devils are missing Seamus Casey and Nick Bjugstad, with Luke Evangelista listed as day-to-day and Connor Brown out with a lower-body injury.
Notable offensive performances include Alex DeBrincat of the Red Wings, who has amassed five points in five games, and Jack Hughes of the Devils, who also has five points in five games. In goal, Detroit's John Gibson has a 3.4 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage, while New Jersey's Jake Allen boasts a 2.6 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage.
