The Devils making various lineup decisions for Saturday night is kind of like Federal Reserve Board governors making macroeconomic decisions in the interest of stimulating the economy. There are many complex factors in play. Economists care about employment rates, inflation rates, economic growth rates and the balance of trade.
Decisions the Devils need to make about who should play include an analysis of whether they actually want to win the game, getting certain players ready for the playoffs, providing other players with rest and an opinion about the importance of entering the playoffs on a long winning streak.