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Evgenii Dadonov • RW • Devils

Evgenii Dadonov Doubtful for Wednesday

New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The Russian veteran is undergoing evaluation for an undisclosed injury he suffered during Monday's win over the Detroit Red Wings. Dadonov recently returned from a fractured hand and has been limited to five appearances this season. He has yet to register any points. Juho Lammikko is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday if Dadonov isn't healthy enough to face the Blues. The Finnish forward has gone scoreless in 10 games this campaign.

Nov 26

Evgenii Dadonov • RW • Devils

Evgenii Dadonov on Track to Return Tuesday

New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (hand) looks ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he is officially considered a game-time call, the team has activated Dadonov from long-term Injured Reserve, a strong indication that he will play. The Russian veteran fractured his hand in New Jersey's season opener on Oct. 9. He is expected to join the second line and the second power-play unit. New Jersey also hopes to bring Connor Brown (upper body) back to the lineup on Tuesday, but he will be limited to a fourth-line role.

Nov 18

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton a Game-Time Call Tuesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has sat out four games with a lower-body injury. In 14 appearances, Hamilton has notched four goals and seven points. He has done all of his scoring across four outings, which shows that things haven't really clicked for Hamilton this campaign. In the Devils defense, Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is also considered a game-time call for Tuesday after he got hurt in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals.

Nov 18

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes to Miss Eight Weeks After Finger Surgery

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing successful finger surgery on Saturday. On Thursday, Hughes cut his finger during a team dinner. The team plans to re-evaluate Hughes in six weeks. Losing Hughes is a major setback for the Metropolitan Division-leading Devils. He ranks first on the team with 10 goals and 20 points after 17 games. Dawson Mercer is set to center the second line until Hughes returns. His comeback likely won't happen before mid-January. Additionally, Hughes' absence will put more pressure on Nico Hischier to overcome his slump. Entering Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals, Hischier has finished scoreless five times in his last seven appearances.

Nov 15

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Sustains Non-Hockey Hand Injury

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (hand) is expected to miss Saturday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Hughes cut his hand during a "fluke accident" at a team dinner. The three-time All-Star leads New Jersey in scoring with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 17 games. Juho Lammikko will likely come into the lineup as Hughes' replacement on Saturday. At the same time, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe will have to tweak the top six and first power-play unit due to Hughes' absence.

Nov 14

Simon Nemec • D • Devils

Simon Nemec Becomes Hat-Trick Hero Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec popped up with a hat trick in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime triumph against the Chicago Blackhawks. He became only the eighth defenseman in history to cap a regular-season hat trick with an overtime goal. Nemec has now scored four goals in the last two games after failing to net any during the entire campaign so far. He has added eight assists to his tally in 17 games, while averaging close to 1.6 blocks per game. The Slovakian blue-liner is benefiting from the absences of Dougie Hamilton (lower body) and Brett Pesce (upper body), making him a viable fantasy option.

Nov 13

Zack MacEwen • C • Devils

Zack MacEwen Exits Early Wednesday

New Jersey Devils right wing Zack MacEwen (undisclosed) was injured in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. He left the action midway through the first period after taking a hit from Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. This was only MacEwen's second appearance after he had to miss nearly a month of action due to an upper-body injury. Cody Glass (undisclosed) couldn't complete Wednesday's contest either, which may lead to several lineup changes for the next game. However, as both are bottom-six forwards, the absence of MacEwen and Glass won't make an impact in fantasy hockey.

Nov 13

Cody Glass • C • Devils

Cody Glass Exits With Injury Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (undisclosed) logged only 4:02 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. After going into the boards late in the first period, Glass had only one shift in the second frame. Glass was playing in only his fourth game since returning from an upper-body injury. Unfortunately, he may have to sit out some time again. The 26-year-old has contributed three goals in 10 outings this season. Zack MacEwen (undisclosed) was also lost during Wednesday's contest, meaning Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe might have to make several changes to the forwards group for Saturday's tilt against the Washington Capitals.

Nov 13

Zack MacEwen • C • Devils

Zack MacEwen to Re-Enter Devils Lineup Monday

New Jersey Devils right wing Zack MacEwen (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Islanders. He's available to play after missing 13 games due to an upper-body injury. On Monday, MacEwen will make only his second appearance of the season, skating on the fourth line alongside Paul Cotter and Luke Glendening. While MacEwen will bring a physical presence to the Devils' lineup, he is unlikely to have an impact in fantasy hockey.

Nov 10

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton to Miss at Least One Week

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) will be out of action for at least one week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Unfortunately, Hamilton has constantly battled injuries in recent years, and now he's back on the sidelines with a lower-body issue. Prior to his exit from the lineup, Hamilton had registered seven points (four goals, three assists), 35 shots, 18 blocks, and 15 hits in 14 games. With him out, Luke Hughes saw a major boost in playing time on Saturday. Meanwhile, Colton White entered the lineup on the third defensive pairing.

Nov 9

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton Exits Early Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) made an early exit against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. His final shift in the game was five minutes into the second period. The team plans to evaluate Hamilton on Friday. While the Devils are crushing it, the 2025-26 campaign hasn't been too kind for Hamilton. He's averaging big minutes on the back end, including over two minutes of power-play time, but Hamilton has been limited to seven points (four goals, three assists) in 14 appearances. Six of the points came during a four-game hot spell at the end of last month. The Devils are carrying Colton White as an extra defenseman, and he will enter the lineup if Hamilton has to miss some time. Luke Hughes is set to step into his role on the top power-play unit.

Nov 7

Cody Glass • C • Devils

Cody Glass Returns to Action Thursday

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for seven games due to an upper-body injury. Over six appearances this year, Glass has contributed two goals on nine shots. On Thursday, Glass is projected to work as the third-line center, flanked by Ondrej Palat and Arseny Gritsyuk. He will also get an opportunity to skate with the second power-play unit. Brian Halonen will exit the lineup and sit this one out as a healthy scratch.

Nov 6

Connor Brown • RW • Devils

Connor Brown Out on Thursday

New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) will remain out on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Initially, he was regarded as questionable for the contest. Brown, who sits on six points (five goals, one assist) through 11 appearances in 2025-26, will be absent for a third consecutive game. Brian Halonen has been filling in for him, but he is expected to sit as a healthy scratch on Thursday night. Brown appears to be close to returning and will have his next chance to rejoin the lineup on Saturday, when the Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nov 6

Connor Brown • RW • Devils

Connor Brown Won't Play on Saturday

New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) will exit the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. He was initially considered questionable for the game. In 11 outings this season, Brown has contributed five goals and one assist. His exit from the lineup will give Brian Halonen a chance to play. Brown's ailment doesn't appear to be too serious, so it's possible that he can hop back into the lineup on Sunday, when the Devils complete a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks.

Nov 1

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Devils Sign Jacob Markstrom to Two-Year Extension

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom signed a two-year contract extension worth $12 million on Friday. This season marks the final year of his previous six-year, $36 million deal, which means he will maintain a $6 million salary cap hit. Markstrom was traded to the Devils by the Calgary Flames last year and quickly found success with his new team, finishing the regular season with a record of 26-16-6. In the 2025-26, the Swedish netminder has had a challenging start, posting a goals-against average of 5.13 and a save percentage of .830 with a 2-2-0 record. Markstrom missed a couple of weeks due to a lower-body injury, and his numbers should improve significantly once he finds his footing.

Nov 1

Connor Brown • RW • Devils

Connor Brown Considered Questionable for Saturday

New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The 31-year-old didn't practice on Friday. So far this season, Brown has featured in all 11 games, scoring five times and delivering one assist. Only Jack Hughes (9) and Dawson Mercer (6) have more goals for the Devils this season. If Brown has to miss time, Brian Halonen will probably replace him in the lineup. Halonen is a fourth-line bruiser who has registered 17 hits in seven games with no points, and fantasy managers shouldn't target him.

Oct 31

Brett Pesce • D • Devils

Brett Pesce Expected to Be Out for One Month

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (upper body) will exit the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche and isn't expected to return for at least a month. The hardworking rearguard suffered an upper-body injury against the Avalanche on Saturday. Pesce leads the Devils with 24 blocks and has contributed three assists in nine games on the offensive end. Seamus Casey will play in Pesce's absence on Tuesday. At the same time, Simon Nemec, who bagged a hat trick of assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win, could see more usage on the blue line.

Oct 28

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Returns to Devils Crease Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start in Tuesday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. After missing a couple of weeks with a lower-body injury, Markstrom dressed as Jake Allen's backup on Sunday versus the Avalanche, and he will now make his return to action. This season, Markstrom has produced an underwhelming 3.89 goals-against average with a .845 save percentage, but he holds a winning record of 2-1-0. The Swedish netminder should see plenty of rubber in Tuesday's matchup, as Colorado has recorded by far the most shots on goal in the league with 338 through 10 games.

Oct 28

Brett Pesce • D • Devils

Brett Pesce Ruled Out for Road Trip

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (upper body) will miss the team's upcoming four-game road trip after being injured in Sunday's clash against the Colorado Avalanche, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now reports. Pesce has contributed three assists in nine appearances this season, while blocking 24 shots. His absence will likely give Dennis Cholowski a chance to play, although the Devils might also elect to bring in a fresh body from the minors. Cholowski has had limited NHL action in recent years and is still awaiting his season debut.

Oct 26

Cody Glass • C • Devils

Cody Glass Set to Miss Time

New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (upper body) will be sidelined on Friday against the San Jose Sharks and isn't expected to make a quick return. "We're not quite sure (of timetable) but it's not a day-to-day situation," Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said about Glass on Friday. "We're hoping it's no more than a couple of weeks." Glass was a late scratch for Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. He has scored two goals in six games this season. Stefan Noesen took Glass' spot in the lineup on Wednesday, making his season debut. Noesen was limited to 8:14 of ice time and should not be on fantasy rosters at this time.

Oct 24

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