Devils Projected Lineup for Capitals Game The New Jersey Devils are set to face the Washington Capitals in a matchup that promises to be a key test for both teams. The Devils, with a record of 35-31-2, will take on the Capitals, who have a slightly better record at 34-27-8. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on multiple networks including MNMT, MSGSN, SNP, and SNE. The Devils’ projected lineup includes key players such as Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer in the top line. Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes, and Connor Brown form another strong line, while Arseny Gritsyuk, Cody Glass, and Lenni Hameenaho will round out the first unit. Paul Cotter, Nick Bjugstad, and Maxim Tsyplakov will form the second line, with Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton expected to play significant roles. Luke Hughes and Johnathan Kovacevic will form the third line, while Brenden Dillon and Simon Nemec will provide defensive support. Several players are expected to sit out due to injuries or scratches. Dennis Cholowski and Evgenii Dadonov are scratched, while Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), and Brett Pesce (lower body) are listed as injured. The Capitals’ projected lineup features Anthony Beauvillier, Dylan Strome, and Alex Ovechkin on the top line. Aleksei Protas, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson will form the second line, with Connor McMichael, Justin Sourdif, and Ryan Leonard expected to contribute. Brandon Duhaime, Hendrix Lapierre, and Ethen Frank will form the third line, while Martin Fehervary and Rasmus Sandin will provide defensive depth. Jakub Chychrun and Trevor van Riemsdyk will form the fourth line, with Cole Hutson and Matt Roy rounding out the roster.#new_jersey_devils #washington_capitals #spencer_carbery #timothy_liljegren #david_kampf
