Injury Report Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils

The upcoming NHL game on December 11, 2025, features the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This highly anticipated match in the 2025-26 NHL season comes with significant injury updates that bettors should consider before placing wagers. The Lightning face notable absences including defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Erik Cernak, and star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, all listed as out with undisclosed injuries. Victor Hedman is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and did not return to the last game. Center Dominic James is also day-to-day, missing recent play. These injuries impact Tampa Bay's defensive and goaltending strength significantly.

On the other side, the New Jersey Devils are also dealing with multiple key injuries. Defenseman Brett Pesce is out with an upper body injury, along with right wings Evgenii Dadonov and Zack MacEwen, who are sidelined with undisclosed and lower body injuries respectively. Center Jack Hughes is out with a finger injury, defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is out due to a knee injury, and center Marc McLaughlin is also out with an undisclosed injury. These absences weaken the Devils' lineup considerably.

The game will be broadcast on MSG, ESPN+, MSGSN, and The Spot, providing multiple viewing options. Bettors should pay close attention to these player statuses and injury details as they can drastically affect team performance and betting odds. For more detailed updates, visit the NHL injury page NHL injury report. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.