Santeri Hatakka, the 23-year-old defenseman, left the preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens with an injury and did not return. Coach Sheldon Keefe indicated that a final diagnosis is still pending, but Hatakka is out of the mix temporarily. His absence adds to the challenges faced by the Devils' blue line, which is already missing Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce due to injuries.

Santeri Hatakka was part of the trade package that sent Timo Meier to the Devils. He came to New Jersey alongside several other players and draft picks in a significant deal aimed at bolstering the team.

Santeri Hatakka scored his fifth goal of the season for the New Jersey Devils affiliate team, the Utica Comets, during their game against the Bridgeport Islanders.

Santeri Hatakka was not able to play for the New Jersey Devils in their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to being out.

Santeri Hatakka remained in the lineup for the New Jersey Devils, as they struggled against the Arizona Coyotes during their road trip.