Overview
- The team announced Chris Tanev (lower body) and Dakota Joshua (upper body) will not play against the Devils tonight.
- Auston Matthews is a game-time decision with a lower-body issue after blocking a shot Sunday, and William Nylander remains day-to-day after missing the Detroit game.
- Defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan were recalled from the AHL Marlies to cover immediate absences, with corresponding transactions still pending due to a full active roster.
- Benning, 31, has not appeared in an NHL game since October 2024 following hip surgery and has been skating with the Marlies this season as a right-shot option.
- Quillan, 23, has two NHL games this season and could enter the lineup if top forwards are unavailable.