New Jersey Devils set expectations for goaltenders Jake Allen and Nico Daws

The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026-27 season with a restructured goaltending tandem following the departure of Jacob Markstrom. Jake Allen is expected to handle a 42-game workload to provide stability in net, provided he remains healthy throughout the season. Last year, Allen maintained a 2.74 goals against average over 37 games. Meanwhile, the team looks for Nico Daws to establish himself as a reliable option who can alleviate the need for a third goaltender. Daws holds a career record of 24-24-1 with an.898 save percentage. The organization intends to monitor the usage patterns of both netminders to maintain consistent performance levels as the schedule progresses. David Rittich also remains in the mix as the team evaluates its depth at the position.

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