The New Jersey Devils are set to play their first home game of the NHL season against the reigning champion Florida Panthers at Prudential Center, with the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET. After starting their season on the road with three consecutive games, the Devils are eager to perform in front of their home crowd.
This matchup comes at an interesting time for both teams; the Panthers will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back after traveling from Philadelphia to face the Devils following a stop in Detroit. Meanwhile, the Devils have had the advantage of rest, entering the game on a two-game winning streak after a narrow 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this week.
Significantly, the Devils will be without goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained earlier in the season. This creates an opportunity for the Devils to capitalize on the Panthers’ fatigue and their own momentum from recent performances.
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With both teams poised for a thrilling encounter, this home opener for the Devils promises to be an exciting night for hockey fans.