Devils Close Homestand Against Senators Before Back-to-Back
New Jersey hosts Ottawa on Monday to finish a three-game homestand and begin a back-to-back. The Devils are 2-2-0 and have outshot opponents in every game, while their power play has improved to 22.2%. Jonathan Kovacevic has been activated from injured reserve and could make his season debut during the week.
New Jersey wraps up a three-game home stretch Monday versus Ottawa, then immediately plays Detroit the next night. The Devils sit at 2-2-0 and have recorded more shots than each opponent, while their man-advantage success rate is 22.2%, tied for 12th league-wide.
Jonathan Kovacevic, back from injured reserve, has not yet appeared this season after missing camp and preseason; Declan Chisholm had been filling in on the third defense pair. Connor Brown went on IR, prompting Stefan Noesen’s recall from the AHL, and Luke Evangelista missed morning skate due to illness.
For Devils and Senators followers, injury updates and lineup changes may shape expectations for this homestand finale and the following back-to-back, possibly affecting viewing interest and fantasy decisions. Kovacevic’s return could deepen New Jersey’s defense, while Brown’s IR placement and Noesen’s recall may alter roles. The wider sports audience may see how teams manage player health during a compressed schedule, though the impact likely stays within hockey circles.