NHL Schedule
- Devils @ Lightning on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 at 04:00 PM PST
Team Analysis
New Jersey
- Season Overview and Recent Form
The New Jersey Devils have demonstrated resilience this season, maintaining a 13-4-1 record, placing them at the top of the Eastern Conference. Despite facing significant injuries, the team has managed to secure points in four of their last five games, including victories against Chicago and Washington. Notably, rookie defenseman Simon Nemec has been instrumental, scoring a goal in the final seconds against the New York Islanders, a hat trick with an overtime winner against Chicago, and the decisive shootout goal against Washington.
- Injuries
The Devils are contending with several key injuries:
– Jack Hughes (finger)
– Brett Pesce (upper-body)
– Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed)
– Cody Glass (upper-body)
– Evgenii Dadonov (hand)
– Brenden Dillon (lower-body)
The availability of these players for the upcoming game against Tampa Bay remains uncertain.
Tampa Bay
- Season Overview and Recent Form
The Tampa Bay Lightning have faced challenges this season, holding a 9-7-2 record and currently vying for a Wild Card spot. Their recent performance includes a 6-2 loss to Vancouver, highlighting the need for improvement. Despite these setbacks, the team boasts talent in players like Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman, Brayden Point, and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
- Injuries
The Lightning are also dealing with injuries to:
– Victor Hedman (undisclosed)
– Brandon Hagel (undisclosed)
– Ryan McDonagh (lower-body)
– Anthony Cirelli (upper-body)
– Nick Paul (upper-body)
The status of these players for the upcoming game is yet to be determined.
Key Matchup Factors
- Head-to-Head History
In their previous encounter on October 11, 2025, the Devils secured a 5-3 victory over the Lightning. Connor Brown led the Devils with two goals in that game.
- Important Player Matchups
– Jack Hughes vs. Nikita Kucherov
Jack Hughes has been a standout for the Devils, leading the team with 10 goals and 10 assists in 17 games, totaling 20 points. His offensive prowess will be crucial against the Lightning’s defense.
On the other hand, Nikita Kucherov has been a key contributor for the Lightning, scoring 8 goals and providing 12 assists, accumulating 20 points in 18 games. His playmaking abilities will be essential for Tampa Bay’s offense.
- Injuries and News
Both teams are contending with significant injuries, which could impact their lineups and overall performance. The Devils’ missing players include Jack Hughes, Brett Pesce, Dougie Hamilton, Cody Glass, Evgenii Dadonov, and Brenden Dillon. The Lightning are without Victor Hedman, Brandon Hagel, Ryan McDonagh, Anthony Cirelli, and Nick Paul. The availability of these players for the upcoming game remains uncertain.
- Home/Away Performance
The Devils have a 6-4-0 record in away games this season, indicating a solid performance on the road. The Lightning have a 4-5-0 record at home, suggesting room for improvement in home games.
Betting Analysis
- Spread Analysis
The Lightning are favored with a -1.5 spread. Considering the Devils’ strong road performance and the Lightning’s home struggles, this spread may be challenging for Tampa Bay to cover.
- Total (Over/Under) Analysis
The over/under is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, but injuries may affect scoring. Given the Devils’ recent trend of games going past regulation, the over might be a reasonable consideration.
- Best Value Opportunities
Betting on the Devils to cover the +1.5 spread could offer value, especially considering their recent form and the Lightning’s home performance. Additionally, the over on total goals might be worth exploring, given the potential for an active game.
Prediction
The New Jersey Devils have demonstrated resilience and strong performance on the road, despite facing significant injuries. The Tampa Bay Lightning have struggled at home and are dealing with their own injury challenges. Considering these factors, the Devils are likely to secure a victory in this matchup.
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