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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Lands on injured reserve
Curtis Lazar (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Oct. 27.Lazar had already been ruled out indefinitely after undergoing a knee procedure at the end of October, so his move to injured reserve isn't particularly surprising. The New Jersey Devils recalled Shane Bowers, Justin Dowling and Nolan Foote from AHL Utica on Monday, and they should help provide additional depth while Lazar is unavailable.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Undergoes knee procedure
Curtis Lazar underwent a knee procedure Thursday and is out indefinitely.Lazar has a goal, two points and 36 hits in 12 appearances this season. He sustained the injury during Sunday's 6-2 win over Anaheim. Justin Dowling made his NHL season debut Wednesday and might remain in the lineup while Lazar is unavailable.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Leaves Sunday's game
Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports that Curtis Lazar (lower body) will miss some time after exiting Sunday's game versus the Ducks.Lazar was not able to put any weight on his right leg after a collision in the second period of Sunday's win. It's unclear how long Lazar will be out for, but an update will likely come after he is evaluated. The right-shot forward has produced two points through 12 outings this season. Nathan Bastian will be a candidate to replace Lazar in the lineup.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Finds twine Friday
Curtis Lazar scored a goal and added three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.Lazar has earned two points over his last three games, accounting for all of his offense this season. The fourth-liner tied the game at 2-2 with his tally 5:31 into the second period Friday. Lazar has added eight shots on net, 34 hits, four PIM and a minus-1 rating through 11 appearances. His spot in the lineup looks secure for now, but his inconsistent offense is not something most fantasy managers will benefit from, though he is on track for the first 200-hit season of his career.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Creates helper in loss
Curtis Lazar logged an assist and six hits in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Lightning.Lazar got on the scoresheet when he set up linemate Nathan Bastian's third-period tally. The 29-year-old Lazar looks to be cemented in a fourth-line role, and the bulk of his statistical production will come from hits. Through nine contests, he has a helper, six shots on net, 26 hits and four PIM while averaging 11:22 of ice time.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Practicing Thursday
Curtis Lazar (upper body) is healthy at training camp Thursday, according to Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.Lazar is expected to be a fourth-line winger with the Devils. He had the best offensive season in his career in 2023-24, scoring seven goals and adding 18 assists in 71 games, as New Jersey failed to make the playoffs. Look for a 20-25 point season from Lazar in 2024-25.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Not playing Sunday
Curtis Lazar (upper body) will not be available Sunday against Nashville and could miss extended time, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.Lazar was injured Saturday against the Senators and logged just 6:38 of ice time with three hits and one shot. The 29-year-old has tallied seven goals and 25 points through 71 contests this season. It sounds like he'll miss at least a few games and is "likely" out for the remainder of the regular season. The team should have a clearer outlook on his status in the coming days.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Three-point burst in win
Novak provided three assists, including an empty-net helper, in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.After missing the last game with a lower-body injury, Curtis Lazar returned to his regular spot on the wing on the fourth line being centered by Chris Tierney. Although he only played 9:19 of ice time, Lazar produced a three-point game, his first of the season. He also finished with four hits and a plus-3 rating. The 29-year-old winger only has 24 points on the year and with his limited ice time, he is hard to trust as a fantasy starter.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Set to return
Curtis Lazar (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs, per Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site.Lazar is projected to skate on the fourth line versus Toronto following a one-game absence. In 64 appearances this season, the 29-year-old forward has six goals, 21 points and 168 hits.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Out Sunday
Curtis Lazar (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the New Jersey Devils' official site reports.Lazar was injured Saturday against Ottawa but the extent of his injury isn't known at this time. The 29-year-old has just six goals and 21 points through 66 games this season. His next chance to play will be Tuesday in Toronto.