Cory Schneider (knee) will be the backup goalie in Thursday's road game against the Panthers, but will start Saturday against the Lightning, Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger reports.

Schneider (knee) will be the backup goalie in Thursday's road game against the Panthers, but will start Saturday against the Lightning, Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger reports.

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The 29-year-old netminder is returning to the lineup for the first time in 11 games from a knee injury. Devils coach John Hynes said Schneider "can use one more tough practice," which is why Keith Kinkaid will continue to start Thursday. The Devils will look forward to Schneider's return, as he's compiled an impressive 26-23-6 record and .923 save percentage in 55 appearances this season.