Devils forward Anthony Mantha leaves Friday game, then scores Tuesday
The gist
Devils right wing Anthony Mantha left Friday's game versus Vegas in the third period.
His undisclosed injury could squeeze New Jersey's salary cap if he misses time.
How it unfolded
- Jul 15, 2026The Devils signed Mantha to a two-year contract worth $9,500,000.
- Oct 30, 2026Mantha didn't finish Friday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, leaving in the third period with one assist over 13:58 of ice time.
- Nov 3, 2026Mantha was expected to play against Edmonton, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Key terms
- salary cap
- A rule limiting how much money a sports team may spend on player salaries, either per player or for the whole roster.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia