Devils Host Red Wings in Three-Game Homestand After Recent Losses

The New Jersey Devils will host the Detroit Red Wings on October 13 at Little Caesars Arena as part of a three-game homestand during the NHL's Frozen Frenzy. The Eastern Conference matchup begins with both teams coming off disappointing losses; Detroit fell in a shootout to Montreal, while New Jersey lost 4-1 to Ottawa. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe noted that his team has generated numerous scoring chances but struggles to convert them into goals, describing the issue as needing better finishing around the net. Similarly, Red Wings coach Todd McLellan acknowledged that despite ranking sixth in shots per game with over 32 attempts nightly, their roster continues to struggle converting volume shooting into actual points. The Devils will make two lineup changes for this contest: defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is set to play his first season game on the blue line after recovering from a knee injury, while forward Luke Evangelista is out due to illness with Stefan Noesen replacing him in net.