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Ondrej Palat • LW • Devils

Ondrej Palat Good To Go Monday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) has been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward has sat out a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. New Jersey will partner Palat with Dawson Mercer and Tomas Tata on the third line, and he will log power-play time with the second unit. Palat has contributed 13 goals and 12 assists in 67 games this season. However, he has been slumping offensively for a bit, going 10 games without a goal and notching only two assists during that time.

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Ondrej Palat • LW • Devils

Ondrej Palat Remains Out Against Senators

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The two-time Stanley Cup champion will be unavailable for a second consecutive contest. In his absence, Nolan Foote has a chance to fill a middle-six role on Saturday. Foote has gone scoreless in two NHL appearances this season but has found success in the minors. Over 53 AHL appearances, he has produced 18 goals and 39 points. Palat's next opportunity to return will come on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks.

3 days ago

Jake Allen • G • Devils

Jake Allen Leads The Way On Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 45 of the 46 shots he saw en route to defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets dominated the shot total, but Allen was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Mathieu Oliver found the back of the net on a snap shot. However, Allen was able to keep the door shut following this goal to seal the victory. This outing extended his winning streak to three games. During this three-game winning streak, Allen has held a strong 1.33 GAA with a .961 save percentage. He has only allowed more than one goal in one contest during this span. Through 26 total games this season, the 34-year-old has held a 12-13-1 record and posted a .914 save percentage with a 2.53 GAA. He remains a viable streaming option in deeper formats in favorable matchups.

7 days ago

Jake Allen • G • Devils

Jake Allen Searches For Third Consecutive Victory Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will be between the pipes on Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran netminder will log his 25th start of the campaign. It has been a season of ups and downs for Allen, who is sporting an 11-13-1 record. He has allowed 2.60 goals while registering a .911 save percentage with four shutouts. Against the Blue Jackets, Allen will attempt to win a third consecutive outing for the first time this season. He has beaten Philadelphia and Edmonton in back-to-back appearances, giving up three total goals. On Monday, Allen may not need to do much to secure another victory, as Columbus has been shut out in two consecutive games and three times in its last five contests.

Mar 17

Jesper Bratt • LW • Devils

Jesper Bratt Posts Second Straight Three-Point Performance

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points in his second straight contest on Thursday evening. Bratt contributed on each goal during their 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. In the second period, Bratt would tally the secondary assist on Brett Pesce's third goal of the season. In the third period, Bratt would find the back of the net himself and the primary helper on Simon Nemec's game-winner. Over his past two games, Bratt has tallied two goals with four helpers. Before this recent surge, the 26-year-old was in a slump as he tallied just two points (both helpers) over his last six. However, before this skid, Bratt tallied 16 points over his previous 10 games. Fantasy managers should continue to start Bratt in all formats as he looks to launch another impressive stretch in their next game on Saturday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mar 14

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will be out for a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Hamilton could be an option for the Devils in the playoffs if the team makes it past the first round. Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) has also been ruled out for the remainder of the season, so New Jersey's backline has taken a couple of really bad blows recently. Luke Hughes has taken over from Hamilton on the first power-play unit and will look to keep up his recent good form on Thursday. Over the past four games, he has tallied five points (one goal, four assists).

Mar 13

Jesper Bratt • LW • Devils

Jesper Bratt Tallies Three Points In Victory

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt tallied three points during their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Bratt would tally two of his points. First, he would earn the primary assist on Nico Hischier's power-play strike. Later in the period, Bratt would find the back of the net during 5-on-5 play. Then in the third, Bratt would tally his final point, this time on the secondary assist on Luke Hughes' goal. Leading up to Tuesday's contest, Bratt tallied just two points (two assists) and held a -4 rating over his last six games. However, before this slump, Bratt was quite productive as he held a 10-game point streak. The 26-year-old will look to kickstart another offensive surge on Thursday against the Oilers.

Mar 12

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton Remains Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is still under evaluation and won't play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars. Friday will mark Hamilton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) across 63 games. Seamus Casey is set to rejoin the action on Friday, while Luke Hughes will take over Hamilton's duties on the first power-play unit. The 21-year-old can be highly effective with the man advantage. Through 54 appearances, Hughes has earned 28 points (five goals, 23 assists), with eight assists coming on the power play.

Mar 6

Brian Dumoulin • D • Devils

Brian Dumoulin Traded To New Jersey

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brian Dumoulin to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection and forward prospect Herman Traff. Dumoulin has spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Ducks. Across 61 contests, Dumoulin has tallied 16 points (two goals) with 57 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. Dumoulin has tallied 60 hits with an impressive 91 blocked shots (1.5 per game). Over his previous six games, the 33-year-old has tallied two points with three hits and five blocked shots. After spending the past two seasons in the Western Conference (played the 2023 season in Seattle), Dumoulin will return to the Metropolitan Division, where he spent most of his career -- he spent his first 10 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh. He won two Stanley Cups with the Penguins and consistently played top pairing minutes. With New Jersey, fantasy managers should expect Dumoulin to find a role towards the top of their depth chart with Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) and Dougie Hamilton (lower body) sidelined.

Mar 6

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Done For The Season

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) has undergone surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the team announced. The Devils star injured his right shoulder in Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hughes also missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to shoulder surgery. He finishes this season with 70 points (27 goals, 43 assists) in 62 games. New Jersey has placed Hughes on long-term Injured Reserve, which allows the club to open up $8 million in cap space ahead of Friday's trade deadline. If the team doesn't bring in any reinforcements, Dawson Mercer is poised to become a top-six regular for the rest of the way

Mar 5

Dougie Hamilton • D • Devils

Dougie Hamilton Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Friday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. If Hamilton were to miss time, Seamus Casey would draw into the starting lineup. Luke Hughes would likely see an increase in power-play opportunities as well. Through 63 games this season, Hamilton has found the back of the net nine times and added 31 helpers. He has logged 74 hits and 81 blocked shots. He remains a solid option in all standard formats when healthy.

Mar 5

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Exits With Injury Sunday

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (undisclosed) was forced to an early exit in Sunday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He was injured in the third period when he crashed into the boards following a collision with Vegas forward Jach Eichel. "Real hard to see him go down. There's no update," Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said postgame. "He's going to have to be evaluated. Obviously, it didn't look good. We're going to have to take our time to know the full extent of it." Hughes was on a five-game point streak before going scoreless in Sunday's 2-0 loss. Through 62 games, he tops the Devils in goals (27) and points (70). Erik Haula could get a top-six job if Hughes has to miss additional time. The team will return to action on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars.

Mar 3

Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Activated From Injured Reserve Sunday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve Sunday. He is poised to return to the lineup for Sunday's clash against the Vegas Golden Knights, although it's unclear if Markstrom will start the contest. Markstrom has been out since Jan. 22 due to an MCL sprain. He has played a big part in New Jersey's success this season, going 21-9-5 while recording three shutouts. Through 36 starts, he is sporting a 2.20 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. Markstrom should receive plenty of work over the final stretch of the season as the Devils continue to battle for a playoff berth in the Metropolitan Division.

Mar 2

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Returns To Devils Lineup Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars. The Swiss forward is ready to return to action after a six-game absence. Justin Dowling will vacate a spot in the lineup for Hischier, who will reclaim a top-six spot. He is set to skate with Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen. Fantasy managers have received inconsistent production from Hischier since the turn of the year, but he has had a solid campaign overall. Hischier is tied for the top spot on the Devils team with 24 goals and sits on 43 points with 51 games played.

Feb 22

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Targeting Saturday Return

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) is hoping to return on Saturday to face the Dallas Stars. Hischier was able to practice on Tuesday and will continue to be monitored leading up to Saturday's contest. Hischier has been on the injured reserve and missed their previous six games. Before the injury, Hischier was enjoying a nice offensive surge as he tallied seven points (five goals, two helpers) over his last six games. Overall, Hischier has tallied 43 points (24 goals, 19 assists) across 51 games, and 18 of them have come on the power-play. He has also averaged .91 blocked shots per game. When he is cleared for action, the 26-year-old will likely return to his role on the second unit and play alongside Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer.

Feb 20

Erik Haula • LW • Devils

Erik Haula Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils center Erik Haula (ankle) is viewed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Haula performed well during practice and could be nearing a return. The 33-year-old has missed the previous 12 contests due to this injury. However, seeing him return to practice on the second line suggests he should have a good opportunity to return to the starting lineup this evening. Before this injury, Haula was riding an 18-game scoreless streak. Prior to this cold stretch, he tallied 11 points (five goals, six helpers) over his 24 contests over his first 24 games of the season. If he does return to action, fantasy managers should expect Haula to return to his spot on the second offensive line alongside Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer.

Feb 4

Nico Daws • G • Devils

Nico Daws Starting On Tuesday

According to Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks, New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws will get the starting nod against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. This will be Daws' first start of the 2024 campaign. He appeared in one game on Sunday, February 2, in relief of Jake Allen. He stopped all seven shots he faced. With Jakob Markstrom (knee) still sidelined, fantasy managers should continue to expect Allen and Daws to control the crease for the foreseeable future. Allen has seen five straight starts leading up to Tuesday but will cede duties to Daws. Last season, Daws appeared in 21 games and held a 9-11 record with a 3.15 GAA and a .894% SV. Given his lack of NHL experience this season and previous struggles at this level, DFS managers should view him as a high-risk option against the Penguins.

Feb 4

Erik Haula • LW • Devils

Erik Haula Could Be An Option Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An ankle sprain has kept Haula sidelined for 12 games, but he appears ready to jump back into the lineup. On Monday, Haula practiced on the second line with Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer. Haula's offensive production has been underwhelming in 2024-25, as he has posted five goals and six assists in 42 outings. He will aim to snap an 18-game scoring drought when he returns to action.

Feb 3

Jake Allen • G • Devils

Jake Allen Shuts The Door On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 24 shots he faced in his shutout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils had a slight advantage in the shot total, but Allen was able to step up when called on. The Devils would eventually break the scoreless tie in the second frame when they scored four goals. Allen has controlled the crease over the past week as No.1 goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) will miss at least 4-to-6 weeks with an injury. Over his previous three starts, Allen has posted a 2-1 record with a .926% SV and a 2.00 GAA. Overall, Allen holds a .906% SV and a 2.55 GAA. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Allen to see most of the starts going forward, with Isaac Poulter operating as the No.2 option.

Jan 30

Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier Labeled As Week-To-Week With Injury

According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) is considered week-to-week. Keefe noted that the team will check in on his status at the end of the week. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Hischier to miss at least their game against the Flyers on Wednesday and their contest against the Sabres on Sunday. The captain sustained this injury during their contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday evening. Over his last seven games, Hischier saw his offensive production improve as he tallied seven points (five goals, two helpers) while averaging three shots on goal per game. Overall, Hischier has found the back of the net 24 times and added 19 assists across 51 games. While sidelined, Dawson Mercer will likely continue to take over the No.2 center role.

Jan 29

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