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Devils Gameday Preview: Hosting the Avalanche with Big Lineup Changes

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to host the Colorado Avalanche. The Devils are coming off of a hard road loss against the Washington Capitals…

By Jess Amato · The Hockey Writers

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:15 PM

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The New Jersey Devils host the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 20 featuring significant changes to their forward lineup.
Luke Evangelista returns to the Devils' lineup after missing three games due to a fever.
Connor Brown is set to make his season debut for New Jersey after being activated from injured reserve.

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The New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with both teams looking to recover from recent losses. Colorado enters the matchup on the second half of a back-to-back following a defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers, while New Jersey aims to bounce back from a road loss to the Washington Capitals.

New Jersey is making significant lineup changes as Luke Evangelista returns following an illness, and Connor Brown makes his season debut after recovering from a lower-body injury. As a result, forwards Amadeus Lombardi and Stefan Noesen exit the lineup, while Arseny Gritsyuk looks to build on his strong recent form.

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