For the Devils, it looks as if Patrik Elias will miss tonight’s game with the flu, and Damien Brunner is questionable with a shoulder issue, while for the Rangers Michael Del Zotto will sit out for a second straight game coming back from the flu himself.

Devils lines and d-pairings:

F: Olesz-Henrique-Jagr, Tedenby-Zajac-Ryder, Zubrus-Josefson-Brunner/Loiktionov, Carter-Gionta-Bernier

D: Salvador-Zidlicky, Greene-Fayne, Volchenkov-Harrold

Scratches: Elias (flu), Loiktonov, Larsson, Injured: Clowe

Rangers lines and d-pairings:

F: Pyatt-Brassard-Richards, Miller-Stepan-Zuccarello, Pouliot-Boyle-Dorsett, Powe-Moore-Fast

D: McDonaugh-Girardi, Staal-Stralman, Moore-Falk

Injured: Callahan, Hagelin

Goaltending matchup: Schnieder (NJD) vs. Lundqvist (NYR)