The New Jersey Devils are set to host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, with puck drop scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at the Prudential Center. This matchup forms part of the NHL’s action-packed slate and can be viewed on ESPN+. Currently, the Devils hold a record of 21 wins, 17 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Mammoth have a record of 19 wins, 19 losses, and 3 overtime losses, putting them in 10th place in the Western Conference.
Fans looking to catch the game should check for available streaming options, as various platforms will provide coverage.
In terms of player injuries affecting both teams, the Devils are missing several key players, including Johnathan Kovacevic (knee), Evgenii Dadonov (wrist), Marc McLaughlin (undisclosed), Zack MacEwen (lower body), and Simon Nemec (lower body). The Mammoth will also be without Logan Cooley due to a lower body injury.
Key players to watch include Jesper Bratt for the Devils, who has accumulated 32 points this season, consisting of eight goals and 24 assists. Goalie Jake Allen has made a significant impact, boasting a goals-against average of 2.5 and a save percentage of .912, ranking 13th in the league.
On the Mammoth side, Dylan Guenther stands out with 36 points, achieving an impressive scoring rate of 0.9 points per game with 20 goals and 16 assists over 41 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka’s performance has included 662 total saves, but he has allowed 78 goals for a goals-against average of 2.7 and a save percentage of .896, placing him 39th in the league.
This matchup presents an intriguing battle for both teams as they look to improve their standings as the NHL season progresses. The excitement builds as fans anticipate what promises to be a competitive game.