Game 2 of the Hurricanes-Devils second-round series is tonight, and New Jersey could again be without one of its top wingers.
Devils forward Timo Meier missed Game 1 of the 2023 NHL playoff series and his status for Game 2 is up in the air.
He was injured as a result of a hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba in the third period of the club's Game 7 win on Monday.
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Meier was acquired at the trade deadline by the Devils in a deal with the Sharks. The 26-year-old Swiss winger had nine goals and 14 points in 21 games during the regular season with the Devils.
He has gone pointless so far in New Jersey's seven playoff games. His 27 shots on goal trail only Jack Hughes for the team lead so far in the postseason.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about Meier's status and how to watch Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2.
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Is Timo Meier playing tonight in Game 2?
Meier is still considered day-to-day, according to Devils head coach Lindy Ruff. He will be a game-time decision on Friday night.
Timo Meier remains day-to-day per Lindy Ruff#NJDevils
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) May 4, 2023
Ruff said said on Friday that Meier was "feeling a lot better today." Meier was an active participant in Friday's morning skate ahead of Game 2.
Timo Meier participating, smiling, during morning skate pic.twitter.com/NvFkmVZ7dI
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) May 5, 2023
Jesper Boqvist filled in Meier's spot on the third line with Dawson Mercer and Yegor Sharangovich in Game 1. It is likely that Boqvist goes back in again if Meier is still not ready for Game 2.
What channel is Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TNT
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW
The Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2 is set to air live in the United States on TNT. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet and TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TNT app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2 start time
- Date: Friday, May 5
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2 puck drop is set for Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is being held at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game 2 odds
- Puckline: Hurricanes -1.5 (+225) | Devils +1.5 (-275)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -115 | Devils -105
- O/U: 5.5
Bet365 has the Hurricanes as slight favorites at home to win Game 2 over the Devils.
Odds provided by Bet365 in the USA (NJ market).
Hurricanes vs. Devils series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Wed., May 3 | at Carolina | FINAL | Hurricanes 5, Devils 1 |
| Fri., May 5 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, TVAS |
| Sun., May 7 | at New Jersey | 3:30 p.m. | TBS, SN1, TVAS |
| Tues., May 9 | at New Jersey | 7 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Thurs., May 11 | at Carolina | TBD | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Sat., May 13 | at New Jersey | TBD | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Mon., May 15 | at Carolina | TBD | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary
