GameThread: Vancouver vs New Jersey

When: 4 pm, Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

Where to Watch: Sportsnet, NHL.com

Where to Listen: TSN 1040

SB Nation Game Hub

Opposition Blog: All About the Jersey

Money Line: VAN -125 to -140

Vancouver gets set to welcome the New Jersey Devils for the first time since Taylor Hall hit and concussed Philip Larsen. Jacob Markstrom gets the start against Cory Schneider. No lineup changes for Vancouver. I’m not surprised Anton Rodin isn’t in, given the reports yesterday that “his knee just isn’t right.” But I am a little surprised Reid Boucher didn’t make it into today’s lineup against his old team. Not sure why he was claimed if the plan wasn’t to play him, unless his conditioning isn’t up to par.

Did anyone take in any of the Hometown Hockey events this weekend?

Enjoy the game! Coconuts go!