New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - December 31, 2025 - CBS Sports

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Devils	3.80 GF AVG	3.00 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.80 GF AVG	3.00 GA AVG	7.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Evgenii Dadonov (RW)	Hand	11-01-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 2
Jacob Markstrom (G)	Lower Body	11-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 6
Stefan Noesen (RW)	Groin	10-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Oct 22
Juho Lammikko (LW)	Undisclosed	11-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 6
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Upper Body	11-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 18
Johnathan Kovacevic (D)	Knee	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Seamus Casey (D)	Lower Body	11-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 6

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Upper Body	10-23-2025Expected to be out until at least Oct 24
Miles Wood (LW)	Upper Body	10-23-2025Expected to be out until at least Oct 24
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

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