Overview
- The Devils said Friday that Jacob Markström will miss the rest of the season to rest and rehab nagging injuries.
- With the team already out of the playoffs, New Jersey plans to lean on Jake Allen for the remaining games and recalled Nico Daws from the AHL for depth.
- The Devils were eliminated from postseason contention on April 7, and the club ended defenseman Luke Hughes’ season the day before this move.
- Markström finished at 23-19-1 with an .883 save percentage and a 3.07 goals-against average in 44 games, reflecting a notable drop from his peak years.
- He carries a $6 million cap hit and has a two-year extension at the same number, which heightens pressure on New Jersey’s short-term roster and cap planning.