The New Jersey Devils announced that forward Ondrej Palat will miss the final game of the 2024 NHL Global Series against the Buffalo Sabres due to personal reasons related to the birth of his second child.

In his absence, Kurtis MacDermid will take his place on the fourth line, while Paul Cotter will fill in on the third line. Palat had a solid start to the season, contributing in his first game with notable stats.