The New Jersey Devils handed the Florida Panthers their first loss in three weeks with a 4-1 decision on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Devils will look to repeat the feat and hand the Panthers consecutive setbacks for just the second time this season when the teams reconvene in Sunrise,

The Panthers rank 16th in total goals against, conceding 3.1 goals per game (50 total) in league play. The team's goal differential is the ninth-best in the league, +8. The Panthers shoot 12% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.

Sam Bennett, who ranks second among Panthers players in points on the year (15), was a surprise scratch after tightening up in morning skate.