Dadonov has not played since February 10th due to a lower-body fracture and could return to the lineup in the Stars' final game of the season. Dadonov had three points (2G / 1A) in his last five games before his injury and has 23 points (12G / 11A) in 50 games this season.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Pesce ends the 2023-24 campaign with 13 points (3G / 10A), 108 shots, and 113 blocks in 70 games.
The Devils will turn to Allen for the fifth time in the last six games on Monday against the New York Islanders. After an encouraging start to his tenure with the Devils, Allen has struggled, allowing three or more goals in seven of his last eight games (3-5-0), including five on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-5 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils enter action as +104 home underdogs.
Glass will draw in for Friday's game in Chicago in place of Gustav Nyquist, who the Predators are opting to rest on the tail-end of their back-to-back. Glass has five goals and seven assists in 12 games this season.
Pesce was one of four late scratches for Friday's game, with Jalen Chatfield, Jordan Staal, and Teuvo Teravainen also missing out. Tony DeAngelo, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will all draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
The Flames snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks courtesy of a strong performance from Dustin Wolf but will switch back to Markstrom in the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Markstrom has lost five of his last six games (1-5-0), including his most recent outing when he allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames enter action as +166 road underdogs.
The Devils have lost three straight and will ride Allen for the second straight contest. Allen has lost four of his last five starts, including his most recent outing when he allowed four goals on 36 shots (.889 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils enter action on Thursday as +175 road underdogs in a rematch against the Maple Leafs.
The Flames snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks courtesy of a strong performance from Dustin Wolf but will switch back to Markstrom in the crease on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Markstrom has lost five of his last six games (1-5-0), including his most recent outing when he allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames enter action as +166 road underdogs.
The Devils have lost three straight and will likely ride Allen for the second straight contest. Allen has lost four of his last five starts, including his most recent outing when he allowed four goals on 36 shots (.889 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils enter action on Thursday as +175 road underdogs in a rematch against the Maple Leafs.
Halonen has mostly been a healthy scratch with the Devils but has played two games with the club this season, including his NHL debut. He will return to the Utica Comets (AHL) where he has 24 points (16G / 8A) in 30 games.
New Jersey announced Tuesday that their star forward Jack Hughes will miss the final four games of the season as he undergoes shoulder surgery. He is expected to be ready and fully recovered by training camp next season. Hughes's injury-riddled season comes to an close with his 74 points (27G / 47A) in 62 game
With Kaapo Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury, the Devils have an easy decision to turn to Allen between the pipes. Allen has been solid since joining the Devils, posting a 2.73 GAA and .913 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1), including saving 29 of 30 (.967 SV%) in relief of an injured Kahkonen on Sunday, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. The Devils enter action on Tuesday as +103 home underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Hughes is battling an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup on Tuesday and possibly beyond. After Tuesday, the Devils only have three games remaining. Hughes has battled injuries this season and has 74 points (27G / 47A) in 62 games.
With Kaapo Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury, the Devils have an easy decision to turn to Allen between the pipes. Allen has been solid since joining the Devils, posting a 2.73 GAA and .913 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1), including saving 29 of 30 (.967 SV%) in relief of an injured Kahkonen on Sunday, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. The Devils enter action on Tuesday as +103 home underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
