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Devils Rule Out Hughes and Dillon for Game 2 Against Hurricanes

New Jersey faces a 0-1 series deficit as injuries force lineup changes, with rookies Nemec and Cholowski stepping in for their playoff debuts.

Mar 29, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) in action against the Minnesota Wild in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 11, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) skates with the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon are officially sidelined for Game 2 after sustaining injuries in the series opener.
  • Simon Nemec, the No. 2 overall pick in 2022, and Dennis Cholowski will make their first postseason appearances to fill the defensive gaps.
  • Cody Glass, injured in Game 1, has been cleared to play and will return to the lineup for the Devils.
  • New Jersey continues to cope with the season-ending loss of Jack Hughes and the long-term absence of Jonas Siegenthaler.
  • Carolina dominated Game 1 with a 4-1 victory, putting pressure on the Devils to adjust and respond in Game 2.