The New Jersey Devils are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Islanders and a stretch of nine games in 16 days, and a third game in four nights. The club is currently at its healthiest all year, with the recent return of Brett Pesce and Luke Hughes. Both defensemen have suited up in the last two games.

The Devils are ranked 31st in total goals against, giving up 3.4 goals per game (37 total) in league play. Hischier ranks first on New Jersey this season with eight goals, while adding three assists to record 11 total points.

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils look to break their four-game slide when they play the Anaheim Ducks. New Jersey is 2-2-2 at home and 5-4-2 overall. The Devils have given up 37 goals while scoring 38 for a +1 scoring differential.