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Devils Game 52, Cryptid Cup; Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. Kraken
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For the first time since the eight-game win streak that was snapped in October, the New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) have the opportunity to win four games in a row, visiting Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Kraken (22-18-9).
We're on standings watch as we inch closer to February. The Devils are five points out of third place in the Metropolitan Division and six points out of the Eastern Conference Wild Card.
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The Kraken hold the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference and are clinging to it by a thread.
Let's dive into tonight's matchup.
What to Know vs. Kraken
— The Devils and Seattle conclude their 2025-26 regular-season series, after Jersey's team defeated the Kraken in a 3-2 overtime win at the Rock on January 14.
— The Devils are 7-0-2 all-time against Seattle and own a 2-0-2 road record vs. the Kraken.
— Nico Hischier recorded two goals against Seattle in the first meeting this season, which also included the overtime winner. Jack Hughes collected the primary assists on both of Hischier's goals on Jan. 14. Hischier owns eight career points (3g-5a) in nine games vs. Seattle.
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2025-26 vs. Kraken
1/14/26 OTW 3-2 Prudential Center
1/25/26 3:00 P.M. ET Climate Pledge Arena
Devils vs. Kraken
All-time Record: 7-0-0
All-time Home Record: 5-0-0
All-time Road Record: 2-0-0
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Timo Meier – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt
Ondrej Palat – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Evgenii Dadonov – Paul Cotter – Connor Brown
Arseny Gristyuk – Cody Glass – Lenni Hämennaho
Defensemen
Jonas Siegenthaler – Brett Pesce
Brenden Dillon – Dougie Hamilton
Simon Nemec – Johnathan Kovacevic
Goaltenders
Jake Allen
Jacob Markstrom
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: Marc McLaughlin (undisclosed), Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season), Luke Hughes (separated shoulder)
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2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 239
Projected Kraken Lineup*
Forwards
Jared Mccann– Matty Beniers – Jordan Eberle
Jaden Schwartz – Shane Wright – Kaapo Kakko
Berkly Catton – Chandler Stephenson – Eeli Tolvanen
Ryan Winterton – Frederick Gaudreau – Jacob Melanson
Defensemen
Vince Dunn – Adam Larsson
Jamie Oleksiak – Brandon Montour
Ryker Evans – Ryan Lindgren
Goaltenders
Joey Daccord
Philipp Grubauer
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 12:00 P.M. ET
Watch: MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Tue., Jan. 27 Vs WPG 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Thu., Jan. 29 Vs NSH 7:00 P.M. E.T.Sat., Jan. 31 At OTT 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Tue., Feb. 3 Vs CBJ 7:00 P.M. E.T.
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