Glass Returns as Devils Face Canadiens
The New Jersey Devils (9-3-1) host the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center to start a three-game homestand. The winner of tonight’s game will be the first team in the league to reach 10 wins this season.
Player Updates
Center Cody Glass is set to return to the lineup after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. He participated fully in the morning skate and feels ready to jump back into action.
"It was a weird injury to have, it popped out of nowhere. I'm happy to be back with the guys."
Glass confirmed he is at full strength and expects no limitations: "I'm just trying to jump right into it, get hit, see how it goes. It's hockey."
Forward Connor Brown, who missed the last two games despite practicing recently, was not on the ice for the skate.
Lineup Adjustments
With Glass back, the Devils can reassemble the lines that powered their recent eight-game winning streak. Glass will return as the third-line center, allowing Mercer to shift to the wing and reunite with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.
This also eases some defensive responsibilities for rookie Arseny Gritsyuk, who will move down to the third line.
Summary
The Devils regain a key player in Glass, aiming to continue their strong form as they host Montreal, with strategic line changes to maintain their winning momentum.