Damon Severson (ankle) is slated to play Tuesday against the Preds, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

Severson (ankle) is slated to play Tuesday against the Preds, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

Analysis:

With Severson in line to be activated from IR in advance of Tuesday's contest, GM Lou Lamoriello indicated that New Jersey will roll with seven blueliners on Tuesday, with forwards Michael Ryder and Martin Havlat on track to be lineup scratches.