The Devils have also been playing without center Cody Glass, who suffered a lower-body injury after being hit by a shot against Winnipeg on Tuesday. He missed Thursday’s game but will accompany the team to Ottawa.
“Cody had a better day today when he skated, which is positive,” Keefe said. “He’s going to travel with us. If he continues to progress then he could be available for tomorrow but we won’t know until that time comes.”
The Devils held an optional practice on Friday before heading to Ottawa. Those that took part were forwards Lenni Hameenaho, Paul Cotter, Evgenii Dadonov, Arseny Gritsyuk, Luke Glendening, Juho Lammikko, Maxim Tsyplakov, Marc McLaughlin, defenseman Simon Nemec and goalie Jake Allen.