On the heels of an impressive 1-0 win over the defending Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, the Devils look to win their sixth game in their last seven contests when the Columbus Blue Jackets come to town.
You can watch the game on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
Read the game preview below and check back just past noon on Sunday for our Pre-Game Report including lineup updates, Lindy Ruff's pre-game interview and more.

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PRE-GAME STORY

NEWARK, NJ. - There are two challenges the New Jersey Devils have this afternoon when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.
One, is facing the dynamic Johnny Gaudreau, a New Jersey native who was the prize free agency catch this past offseason.
"He's an elite player," said Devils head coach Lindy Ruff. "You've got to make sure you're aware of where he is on the ice. Down low, he can turn off you and get behind you. He's really good at sensing when they have time to make a play and stretch the ice out."
The other challenge for the club is making sure to put in the same, consistent 60-minute effort they did on Friday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche and not suffer a let down with an opponent who's struggling coming to town.
"We can bounce back from losses and put together real good wins and just focus on the team we're playing. Don't get too high, don't get too low," said Ruff.
"You learn a lot of lessons along the way. You suffer tough losses after you've won big games and you learn a lot about yourself, a lot about your team and what it's going to take to win the next game."
Ruff added that despite the Jackets' struggles, they can't be taken lightly.
"There is no easy game. We really want to focus on our game and our puck support, staying on the right side of the puck and playing the right way."
PALAT OUT, JOHNSSON IN
Ondrej Palat continues to be out with his lower body injury. There's no timeline on him currently.
"He continues to be evaluated. He's going to see doctors again on Monday and hopefully we have a final decision then. In the meantime, we need other players to step up. I feel like we've been getting a really good four-line performance. Every line is contributing and becoming hard to play against," said Ruff.
"In the absence of a key player, other lines have to step up."
One of those players coudl potentially be Andreas Johnsson, who was recalled from AHL Utica yesterday. Johnsson had five points in four games with the Comets. He won't play today but Ruff talked about his expectations for the winger.
"It's hard where he's at but there is an opportunity when he does get on the ice to prove I can be better, I can be part of this team and I'll do whatever it takes. That's how I want him to look at it."
WANTING MORE
Despite a win on Friday against a tough opponent, Ruff talked about wanting to see some more from his squad.
"I thought we left some offensive plays out there. We had plays to make and didn't make. I don't think we were quick enough. Offensively, we had some holes. We could have created better opportunities," he began.
"We need to have better discipline in the game. We can't take six penalties and expect to win a hockey game."
Ruff added that overall he sees a better team this year than last, even though last year's team started out 7-3-2.
"I think we're a better team. We're better at details. Our play away from the puck has been that much better. If you want to look at some key blocked shots, one Haula blocked, Bastian blocked. Even Marino had a key block. Our sticks have been better. Those details have gotten to a level that they can frustrate the other team. Better than last year."
DANEYKO HONORED
Before the game today, Ken Daneyko will be honored. Ruff was asked about playing against Daneyko, which he did for a lot of his career.
"One of the toughest guys to play against. A guy you didn't want to upset and if you did upset him, you've got to be ready to skate," Ruff chuckled.
"The ultimate team guy. He stepped in for anybody at anytime in the game. Big part of why that team was successful."

PREVIEW

DEVILS (5-3-0) vs. BLUE JACKETS (3-6-0)
TV: Sunday 2:00 p.m. ET; Televised on MSGSN
Head-to-Head
The Devils will face the Blue Jackets three times this season. Twice at Prudential Center and once in Columbus, in February. The second visit to Newark for the Blue Jackets will be in April.
Last season, the teams met four times. Columbus won three games, all by a 4-3 score -- two in regulation and one in a shootout. The lone Devils win was at Prudential Center by a score of 3-1.
Jack Hughes led the way for the Devils with two goals and four points against the Jackets. Mackenzie Blackwood played in two of the games and had a 2.54 goals-against average and .924 save percentage.
Jakub Voracek had six points -- all assists -- to lead the Blue Jackets in scoring against New Jersey. Patrik Laine had two goals and three assists for five points.
Devils team scope:
The Devils have now won five of their last six games after starting the season 0-2. Most recently, Friday night's 1-0 win over the defending Cup champion Colorado Avalanche was a strong statement game for the club. Vitek Vanecek's shutout in the contest dropped his goals-against average to 2.40 after a shaky first two starts. In his last three games, Vanecek has a .940 save percentage and 1.29 goals-against average. The GAA is second among goaltenders who have played more than one game in the last 10 days.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 13 points through seven games. He's picked up at least a point in every Devils game this season. Jack Hughes now has two goals in his last two games, including the team's only marker on Friday night.
Blue Jackets team scope:
Columbus has had a rocky start to the season with only three wins in their first nine games. The slow start is despite six of those games being at home. They've dropped their last two games, including 6-3 at home to the Arizona Coyotes who are one of the few teams lower than them in the standings. After today's game, the Blue Jackets head to Finland where they will face the Colorado Avalanche in a pair of games.
Newcomer Johnny Gaudreau leads the way for the Blue Jackets with eight points (five goals) in nine contests. Four players are tied for second with five points, including rookie Kent Johnson.
By the Numbers:
New Jersey is tied for eighth in the NHL with 10 points and fifth in the Eastern Conference, though they are six points behind Boston who has surged out to a 16-point lead. In terms of goals against per game, the Devils have allowed the seventh-fewest at 2.75 owed largely to allowing a league-low 21.8 shots against per game. The next lowest team, Seattle, has allowed 25.8 shots per game. The Devils are also second in the NHL with 37.6 shots for per game.
Columbus has allowed the fifth-most goals per game at 4.11. They have also yet to score a power play goal this season. The Devils, meanwhile, have the fourth-best penalty kill in the NHL at 92.6%. On Friday, they stopped the Avalanche on six power plays including a crucial one in the game's final minute of their 1-0 win. Going into the game, the Avs had a 50% power play efficiency rating (they still lead the League at 38.5%).
Injury Updates:
Devils
Jonathan Bernier (Hip - IR)
Ondrej Palat (Lower body - IR)
Blue Jackets
Jake Bean (Illness - Day-to-Day)
Adam Boqvist (Fractured Foot - IR)
Nick Blankenburg (Upper Body - Day-to-Day)
Justin Danforth (Upper Body - IR)
Joona Luoto (Lower Body - IR)
Joonas Korpisalo (Hip - IR)