The Devils are shorthanded on the back line as they make a push towards the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

NEWARK, N.J. -- Jonas Siegenthaler will miss the remainder of the regular season, and Dougie Hamilton will be out for an extended period for the New Jersey Devils, each defenseman with a lower-body injury. The news was announced by New Jersey general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Friday.

New Jersey hosts Columbus in a pivotal contest to determine the Stanley Cup playoffs. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below for your game preview and pre-game story below.

Erik Haula hasn't been at his best in 2024/25, and after a question from a reporter, he let his frustrations out by taking a shot at the reporter. Recently,

Luke Hughes will pick up where Dougie Hamilton left off as a puck-moving defenseman and PP1 quarterback for the Devils as they visit the defensively-challenged Flyers on Sunday afternoon, per our NHL betting picks.

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between New Jersey vs Columbus, which will take place on March 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils will play for the second time this season and will play again next Monday.