NHL status report: Devils' Kovacevic to make debut, Red Wings' Compher out The New Jersey Devils will see goaltender Jake Kovacevic make his season debut after a 4-1 loss to the Senators. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings will be wiThout center J.T. Compher, who is still recovering from injury,while Lucas Raymond and Justin Faulk return to the lineup after maintainance days. Status report The Devils did not hold a morning skate follOwing a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday. . Kovacevic will make his season debut. . Noesen will enter the lineup in place of Evangelista. Status report The Devils did not hold a morning skate follOwing a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday. ... Kovacevic will make his season debut. ... Noesen will enter the lineup in place of Evangelista. ... Compher, a center, practiced Monday and took part in the morning skate Tuesday, but Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said he would not be available. ... Raymond and Faulk each missed practice Monday for maintainance, but each was on the ice Tuesday and will play.