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Devils Game 65, vs. Flames; Lines, Notes, & How to Watch
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After a rare gap in the schedule where the New Jersey Devils (32-30-2) had three game day's off, they were able to squeeze in an equally rare two practices.
Tonight, the Calgary Flames (25-32-7) role into the Prudential Center amid New Jersey 's current seven-game homestand.
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After a four-game win streak, the Detroit Red Wings put an end to the Devils' latest improved on-ice product, shutting out New Jersey on Sunday.
It dwindled their playoff hopes to an even more unrealistic level at 0.7% chance to make the postseason.
The Flames —who are all but eleiminated—sold off at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, moving Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson , their two most heavily rumored players to move out.
Yet, they brought a few bodies in to fill the voids.
Let's dive into tonight's matchup.
What to Know vs. Flames
— The Devils and Calgary conclude their 2025-26 regular-season series, after the out-of-conference foes met on Jan. 19, 2026.
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—The Devils defeated Calgary with a 2-1 overtime in North of the Border.
— Simon Nemec earned the overtime winner, while Dawson Mercer netted the team's first goal of the game.
— Jacob Markstrom recorded 21 saves on 22 shots on Jan. 19, against his former team.
—Captain Nico Hischier enters the contest with 13 career points (5g-8a) in 13 games against Calgary (1.08 points, per game). Those statistics also include one shorthanded goal and one game-winning goal. Seven (2g-5a) of his 13 points against Calgary were earned on the road.
—Former Calgary blueliner Dougie Hamilton has recorded 6 career points (1g-5a) in 6 career games with the Devils vs the Flames.
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2025-26 vs. Flames
1/19/26 OTW 2-1 Prudential Center
3/12/26 7:00 P.M. ET Prudential Center
Devils vs. Flames
All-time Record: 30-70-11-4
All-time Home Record: 19-35-3-1
All-time Road Record: 11-35-8-3
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Arseny Gritsyuk – Jack Hughes – Connor Brown
Jesper Bratt – Cody Glass – Lenni Hameenaho
Paul Cotter – Nick Bjugstad – Maxim Tsyplakov
Defensemen
Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
Luke Hughes – Johnathan Kovacevic
Goaltenders
Jacob Markstrom
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season)
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2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 277
Projected Flames Lineup*
Forwards
Joel Farabee – Morgan Frost – Blake Coleman
Connor Zary – Ryan Strome – Matvei Gridin
Yegor Sharangovich – Mikael Backlund – Matt Coronato
Victor Olofsson – John Beecher – Adam Klapka
Defensemen
Goaltenders
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 7:00 P.M. ET
Watch:MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
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Thu., Mar. 12 Vs CGY 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sat., March 14 Vs LAK 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Mon. March 16 Vs BOS 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., March 18 At NYR 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Fri., March 20 At WSH 7:00 P.M. E.T.
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