Glass Returns as Devils Face Canadiens
Preview
New Jersey Devils host the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center to start a three-game homestand. The matchup will determine which team becomes the first in the league to reach ten wins this season.
Game Preparation
In the morning skate at Prudential Center, center Cody Glass participated fully in line rushes after missing seven games with an upper-body injury. His return strengthens the Devils’ lineup as they aim to continue their strong season.
“It was a weird injury to have; it popped out of nowhere. I'm happy to be back with the guys,” Glass said.
Glass confirmed he feels completely recovered and expects no restrictions during the game. He added that he is focused on getting back into rhythm quickly: “I'm just trying to jump right into it, get hit, see how it goes. It's hockey.”
Line Updates
Forward Connor Brown, who practiced the previous day after missing two games, was not on the ice. With Glass back, New Jersey can restore the line combinations that fueled their eight-game winning streak. Glass returns to his 3C role, freeing Dawson Mercer to shift back to the wing alongside Nico Hischier and Timo Meier. This adjustment also eases defensive pressure on rookie Arseny Gritsyuk, now expected to play on the third line.
Summary
Glass’ return boosts team balance as the Devils aim to extend their winning run in a key matchup against Montreal.