March 28, 2026Updated 11:25 am EDT

NHL action on Saturday features the Carolina Hurricanes (45-20-6) hosting the New Jersey Devils (37-32-2) at Lenovo Center, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first and the Devils 13th in the Eastern Conference.

How to watch New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina HurricanesNew Jersey vs. Carolina odds

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Injury reportsHurricanes

Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip),

Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

Devils

Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),

Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),

Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body),

Arseni Gritsyuk: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)

Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has put up 72 points in 71 games (25 goals and 47 assists).
Brandon Bussi has allowed 82 goals (2.47 goals-against average) and recorded 690 saves.
Over 71 games played this season, Jesper Bratt has totaled61 points (0.9 per game), with 19 goals and 42 assists).
Jacob Markstrom has played 40 games this season, conceding 118 goals (3.1 goals-against average) with 900 saves and an .884 save percentage (57th in the league).

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