Devils Visit Islanders Looking for Preseason Win | PREVIEW

NEW JERSEY DEVILS (0-3-0) AT NEW YORK ISLANDERS (1-2-0)

The Devils continue their preseason with a game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. It's the final preseason game for the players on the main roster before they depart for Prague this weekend ahead of the season-opening Global Series in Czechia on October 4 and 5 against the Buffalo Sabres.

Read more in today's Game Preview and check back following the morning skate for lineup info, videos and more.

MORNING SKATE RECAP

\Make sure to check back after morning skate for the latest updated information for today's game.\

THE SCOOP

The Devils have dropped their first three preseason games, falling 4-2 to the Islanders this past Sunday, 3-0 in Montreal on Tuesday and 5-3 at home to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

The Islanders have only won one preseason game out of three, that being against the Devils this past Sunday. In their other two preseason games, the Isles lost 6-4 to the Rangers and 2-0 to the Flyers. This is New York's first home game of this preseason.

WHO’S HOT

Devils: Nico Hischier has two goals and an assist through two preseason games so far.

Islanders: Mat Barzal has only played one preseason game but scored twice on five shots.

INJURIES

Devils: Pesce (leg), L.Hughes (shoulder)

Islanders: Sorokin (back)

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

• Sept. 22 vs. NY Islanders (L, 4-2)
• Sept. 24 at Montreal (L, 3-0)
• Sept. 25 vs. Washington (L, 3-5)
• Sept. 27 at NY Islanders
• Sept. 30 vs. NY Rangers
• Oct. 1 at NY Rangers
• Oct. 3 at Philadelphia

GAME NOTES

• Last year in the preseason, the Devils won all seven games, while this year they're still looking for their first victory.
• With this game being the final contest before the NHL roster (plus three extras) depart for Prague, expectations are it will be very close to what the team's opening-night lineup might look like.