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Devils Vs. Panthers, Game 6: New Jersey Tries To Avoid Elimination

All eyes will be on the New Jersey Devils and Floria Panthers Tuesday, as the two will square off in a Game 6, Eastern Conference quarterfinal contest at the Prudential Center (7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network or MSG-Plus). The Devils will be trying to avoid elimination in the best-of-seven series, which could feature a Game 7 if New Jersey is able to pull off the victory.

On Saturday, New Jersey was blanked 3-0 in Game 5 as the Panthers took a 3-2 series advantage. Goaltender Jose Theodore stopped 29 shots to earn the shutout, while his teammates scored a power-play goal in the second period and a tally with seven minutes to go in regulation to break the game open. An empty netter with 34 seconds to go capped the scoring.

As for the injury report: The Devils will be without defenseman Henrik Tallinder and center Jacob Josefson; while the Panthers will be without Keaton Ellerby and forward matt Bradley and Jack Skille.

To catch the contest, here's the basic viewing information:

Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

Game Time: 7;30 p.m.

TV Information: NBC Sports Network

Series: Panthers ahead 3-2.

For more on the Devils, head over to the SB Nation blog In Lou We Trust.