Devils Projected Lineup vs. Blues Reveals Expected Goalie, Defensive Decision

The New Jersey Devils are expected to maintain an unchanged lineup against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night, with Connor Hellebuyck projected to start in goal. Hellebuyck enters the contest aiming for his fourth consecutive victory since joining the Devils. Reporters Amanda Stein and Mike Morreale indicated after morning skate that New Jersey will keep their forward lines and defensive pairings intact.

Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are projected as the top defensive pairing, followed by Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton, and Declan Chisholm with Johnathan Kovacevic. Up front, Jack Hughes leads the team in scoring on the second line alongside Arseny Gritsyuk and Jesper Bratt. The home game precedes a three-game road trip against the New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets.