When New Jersey Devils defenseman, Jonas Siegenthaler, went down with an injury during Tuesday’s first period versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, they were forced to play over 40 minutes with five defensemen.

On Thursday morning the Devils announce which defenseman will replace Jonas Siegenthaler, who is sidelined with an injury.

The most important thing is that whichever defenseman fills in over the next two games helps the Devils earn two victories. The team's schedule after 4-Nations is brutal, with road games against the Stars, Colorado Avalanche, and Winnipeg Jets waiting for them.

The New Jersey Devils are preparing for a tough showdown against the Vegas Golden Knights but might have some strong youthful help. The Devils have recalled top

Simon Nemec is getting his second chance with the Devils. The Devils recalled Nemec, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, from the Utica Comets on Thursday morning ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights,