{"id":443366,"date":"2026-02-03T14:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/443366\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:26:13","slug":"devils-game-56-patchwork-lines-notes-how-to-watch-vs-blue-jackets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/443366\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Game 56, Patchwork; Lines, Notes & How to Watch vs. Blue Jackets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Jersey Devils<\/a>\u2018 (28-25-2) playoff hopes have dwindled to near nothing. It\u2019s not over, but the likelihood has become improbable. Yet, if they hope to make any sort of magical run, in-division games like tonight when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets (27-20-7) are crucial.<\/p>\n

The Olympic break is upon us. After Thursday, the Devils\u2014sans the Olympians\u2014will have some time off. The Devils can either position themselves well for the post-Olympic run. Or, they can sink their chances completely before they even return.<\/p>\n

It all starts tonight.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into tonight\u2019s matchup.<\/p>\n

What to Know vs. Blue Jackets<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Devils and Columbus conclude their 2025-26 regular-season series (2-1-0), after the Devils twice defeated Columbus with 3-2 victories.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nico Hischier leads the Devils with four points (2g-2a) against Columbus this season.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Netminders Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom both earned a win vs Columbus this season.<\/p>\n

2025-26 vs. Blue Jackets<\/p>\n

10\/13\/25 W 3-2 Nationwide Arena<\/p>\n

12\/1\/25 L 5-3 Prudential Center<\/p>\n

12\/31\/25 W 3-2 Nationwide Arena<\/p>\n

2\/3\/26 7:00 P.M. ET Prudential Center<\/p>\n

Devils vs. Blue Jackets<\/p>\n

All-time Record: 68-56-12<\/p>\n

All-time Home Record: 39-24-6<\/p>\n

All-time Road Record: 29-32-6<\/p>\n

Projected Devils Lineup*<\/p>\n

Forwards<\/p>\n

Timo Meier\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0Cody Glass\u00a0\u2013 Connor Brown <\/p>\n

Arseny Gritsyuk \u2013\u00a0Nico Hischier<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Lenni H\u00e4mennaho<\/p>\n

Jesper Bratt\u00a0\u2013 Paul Cotter \u2013 Dawson Mercer<\/p>\n

Juho Lammikko\u00a0\u2013 Luke Glendening \u2013 Maxim Tsyplakov<\/a><\/p>\n

Defensemen<\/p>\n

Jonas Siegenthaler\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Johnathan Kovacevic<\/p>\n

Brett Pesce \u2013\u00a0Dougie Hamilton<\/a><\/p>\n

Brenden Dillon \u2013\u00a0Simon Nemec<\/p>\n

Goaltenders<\/p>\n

Jacob Markstrom<\/p>\n

Jake Allen<\/p>\n

*Lineup subject to change<\/p>\n

Current Injuries: Jack Hughes<\/a> (lower-body), Marc McLaughlin (undisclosed), Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season),\u00a0Luke Hughes<\/a>\u00a0(separated shoulder)<\/p>\n

2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 253<\/p>\n

Projected Blue Jackets Lineup*<\/p>\n

Forwards<\/p>\n

Mason Marchment \u2013 Adam Fantilli \u2013 Isac Lundestrom<\/p>\n

Dmitri Voronkov\u2013 Sean Monahan \u2013 Kent Johnson<\/p>\n

Cole Sillinger \u2013 Charlie Coyle \u2013 Mathieu Olivier<\/p>\n

Danton Heinen \u2013 Boone Jenner \u2013 Miles Wood<\/p>\n

Defensemen<\/p>\n

Zach Werenski \u2013 Damon Severson<\/p>\n

Ivan Provorov \u2013 Denton Mateychuk<\/p>\n

Egor Zamula \u2013 Erik Gudbranson <\/p>\n

Goaltenders<\/p>\n

Jet Greaves<\/p>\n

Elvis Merzlikins<\/p>\n

*Lineup subject to change<\/p>\n

How to Watch the Devils Game \u2014 7:00 P.M. E.T.<\/p>\n

Watch: MSGSN<\/p>\n

Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Up<\/p>\n

Tue., Feb. 3 Vs CBJ 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Thu., Feb. 5 Vs NYI 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Olympic Break<\/p>\n

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