Glass Returns as Devils Face Canadiens
Game Preview: New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens
The New Jersey Devils (9-3-1) will host the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center, starting a three-game homestand. The winner of tonight's game will be the first team in the league to reach 10 wins this season.
Devils' Lineup Update
The Devils held a morning skate at Prudential Center ahead of the game. Center Cody Glass returned to practice after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury.
"It was a weird injury to have, it popped out of nowhere. I'm happy to be back with the guys," Glass said. "I’m 100 percent and shouldn’t be limited at all. 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, did not practice and remains out.
Lineup Adjustments
- Glass will resume his role as the third-line center, allowing Michael Mercer to move to the wing.
- This change reunites Mercer with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier, a line that was key during the Devils' recent eight-game winning streak.
- Rookie Arseny Gritsyuk will have a reduced defensive role, moving down to the third line.
The Devils look to build on their momentum as they face Montreal at home.
Author's Summary: Cody Glass returns to the Devils’ lineup, restoring a successful line combination as New Jersey aims to secure their 10th win against Montreal.