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Devils Hope Their Depth Can Compete Against Top Teams Like The Avalanche

The Devils face the Avalanche, and it’s a game where their depth must deliver. It will prove whether they have enough depth to compete against the top teams in the NHL.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:47 AM
Devils Hope Their Depth Can Compete Against Top Teams Like The Avalanche
Key Things to Know
  • The New Jersey Devils aim to rely on revamped roster depth against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
  • Both teams enter the matchup seeking rebounds following New Jersey's 4-2 loss to Washington and Colorado's 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia.
  • Forward Luke Evangelista is expected to return to New Jersey's lineup after missing three games with an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night, seeking to rebound from a 4-2 defeat against the Washington Capitals. While acknowledging the high-end talent of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, The Hockey News argues that the Devils will rely on offseason roster depth to challenge Colorado's star-studded lineup.

New Jersey expects forward Luke Evangelista to return from a three-game injury absence, bolstering a forward group that added Anthony Mantha and Evan Rodrigues. Colorado enters playing the second game of a back-to-back following a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, with former Devils goaltender Scott Wedgewood expected to start.

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