The New Jersey Devils are eager to snap their three-game losing streak as they visit the struggling San Jose Sharks. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup, including how to watch and projected lineups.
- Date: January 4, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: SAP Center, San Jose, California
- Broadcast:
- TV: MSG+ (New Jersey) / NBC Sports California (San Jose)
- Streaming: NHL Network, ESPN+
New Jersey Devils
- Record: 24-15-3 (51 points)
- Last Game: 4-3 OT loss to the Vegas Golden Knights
- Streak: Lost 3
- Player to Watch: Jack Hughes continues to lead the offense with an MVP-caliber season.
San Jose Sharks
- Record: 12-25-6 (30 points)
- Last Game: 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken
- Streak: Lost 2
- Player to Watch: Tomas Hertl remains a key contributor amidst a challenging season for the Sharks.
New Jersey Devils
Forwards:
- Tatar – Hughes – Bratt
- Palát – Hischier – Mercer
- Haula – McLeod – Holtz
- Foote – Lazar – Bastian
Defense:
- Siegenthaler – Hamilton
- Graves – Marino
- Bahl – Miller
Goaltender:
Starter: Vitek Vanecek
Backup: Akira Schmid
San Jose Sharks
Forwards:
- Barabanov – Couture – Duclair
- Zetterlund – Hertl – Eklund
- Lindblom – Granlund – Bordeleau
- Gadjovich – Sturm – Knyzhov
Defense:
- Ferraro – Karlsson
- Knyzhov – Simek
- Vlasic – Benning
Goaltender:
Starter: Kaapo Kahkonen
Backup: Mackenzie Blackwood
For the Devils:
- Regain Momentum Early: Strong starts have been critical for New Jersey’s success this season.
- Special Teams: Capitalize on power-play opportunities while tightening penalty-killing efforts.
- Defensive Consistency: Avoid defensive lapses that have cost them during their losing streak.
For the Sharks:
- Take Advantage of Home Ice: Utilize the SAP Center crowd to gain energy and pressure the Devils.
- Limit High-Danger Chances: Keep the Devils’ dynamic forwards to the perimeter.
- Balanced Scoring: Rely on contributions across all lines to match the Devils’ depth.
The Devils are looking to solidify their position in the Metropolitan Division, while the Sharks are striving to salvage their season and build momentum. Both teams will be hungry for a much-needed victory.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup!
