Devils take on the Panthers after Mercer’s 2-goal game

Florida Panthers (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Florida Panthers after Dawson Mercer scored two goals in the Devils’ 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

New Jersey has gone — at home and 2-1 overall. The Devils have an even scoring differential this season, scoring and allowing 11 goals.

Florida had a 47-31-4 record overall and a 30-21-3 record in road games last season. The Panthers had a +23 goal differential last season, scoring 246 goals while allowing 223.

Thursday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Panthers: None listed.

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