Glass Returns as Devils Face Canadiens | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils host the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center to kick off a three-game homestand. The winner of tonight's match will be the first team in the league to reach 10 wins this season.
Game Context
The Devils are preparing for the game after their morning skate at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
Player Update: Cody Glass
Center Cody Glass is set to return to the lineup after missing the last seven games with an upper-body injury.
"It was a weird injury to have, it popped out of nowhere," Glass said. "I'm happy to be back with the guys."
He feels fully recovered and expects no limitations: "I'm just trying to jump right into it, get hit, see how it goes. It's hockey."
Other Roster Notes
- Forward Connor Brown practiced recently but was not on the ice today and has missed the past two games.
- With Glass returning, the Devils will revert to the lineup that fueled their eight-game winning streak.
- Glass will resume his role as the third-line center, enabling Mercer to shift to wing and reunite with Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.
- Rookie Arseny Gritsyuk will move to the third line, easing some defensive responsibilities.
Summary: Cody Glass’s return strengthens the Devils’ lineup as they prepare to face the Canadiens, aiming to extend their winning momentum.