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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Extends point streak in OT win
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Hamilton scored a goal, placed five shots on goal and served two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Hamilton found the back of the net midway through the second period to level the score at one apiece. The 32-year-old has been one of the best offensive blueliners over his last 10 games with 12 points and two multi-point efforts. In that span, he ranks sixth among defensemen in points and is up to 21 points, 131 shots on net, 51 hits and 47 blocks across 49 games this season. The 32-year-old blueliner's campaign took off when trade rumors began to circulate around him, which has likely been an added incentive for him to showcase his best brand of hockey. Regardless of where he ends up after the March 6 trade deadline, Hamilton is back on track to post another quality year after the slow start, which gives him high-level fantasy value the rest of the way.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Stays hot with two points
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Hamilton scored a goal, distributed an assist, fired five shots on net and served two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Seattle.
Hamilton extended his point streak to eight games Sunday when he opened scoring with a power-play goal just over eight minutes into the contest. He later slid the primary helper on Jack Hughes' power-play goal midway through the third period. Overall, Hamilton is up to six goals, 13 assists, 123 shots on net, 50 hits and 47 blocks through 47 games this season. The 32-year-old blueliner is on fire with 11 of his 19 points this season occurring over his last 11 games. With trade rumors surrounding the veteran blueliner, he has displayed his skill to potential suitors, making him an enticing candidate to be dealt before the trade deadline in just over a month's time. Regardless of whether he's traded or not, Hamilton has appeared to have shaken off the rust and is back on track to record another 30-plus point campaign, giving him a strong fantasy outlook for the remainder of the season.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Two helpers in return to lineup
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Hamilton pocketed two assists in Monday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
After trade rumors were kicked into overdrive Sunday when Hamilton was a healthy scratch, the blueliner drew back into the lineup Monday and produced his first multi-point performance since Oct. 30. It's been a tough season for the 32-year-old, who has just five goals and 12 points in 41 games, and a change of scenery might be what Hamilton needs -- assuming the Devils can find a taker for his contract, which has two years at a $9 million AAV remaining on it.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Ends drought Saturday
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Hamilton scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.
The veteran blueliner ended a 17-game point drought and a 26-game goal drought when he snapped a shot past Karel Vejmelka from a sharp angle late in the second period. It's been a brutal season for Hamilton, as the normally reliable offensive contributor has only five goals and nine points in 37 contests.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Will play Wednesday
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Hamilton (hand) is good to play Wednesday in Columbus, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Hamilton sustained the injury late in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Toronto, but he won't end up missing a game due to the incident. The 32-year-old defenseman has four goals and eight points in 35 outings in 2025-26.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Exits late Tuesday
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Hamilton was slashed on the hand late in Tuesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
The late timing of the injury leaves it unclear if Hamilton just needed to shake it off or if he has sustained a significant issue. The Devils play again Wednesday in Columbus, so it's possible the team will provide an update prior to warmups ahead of that contest. If Hamilton can't play, Dennis Cholowski would enter the lineup.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: First point since return
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Hamilton registered an assist, placed three shots on net, blocked three attempts and served two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over St. Louis.
Hamilton tallied a secondary helper on Timo Meier's opening goal for New Jersey halfway through the first period. Overall, Hamilton has four assists, eight points, 45 shots on goal and 23 blocks through 19 games this season. The 32-year-old blueliner's point in Wednesday's win was his first in five games since his return from a lower-body injury. Despite his recent lack of offensive production, the veteran defenseman has maintained his role with the top power-play unit over New Jersey's rising blueliner options such as Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec. If Hamilton can stay healthy, he provides enough category coverage in fantasy to warrant consideration in all fantasy formats.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Expected to play
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Hamilton (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Lightning,
Hamilton has missed four games due to the injury but is expected to return in a third-pairing role. He'll also likely feature on the power play. The defenseman has racked up seven points, 18 blocked shots and 15 hits in 14 appearances this season.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Game-time call Tuesday
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Hamilton (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
Hamilton was on the shelf for the Devils' last four contests due to his lower-body issue. In his last seven outings, the 32-year-old blueliner notched three goals and three assists, including four power-play points. If the Toronto native does suit up Tuesday, it figures to be in the top pairing and No. 1 power-play unit, which will likely mean a demotion to the press box for Colton White.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Slated to travel with team
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Hamilton (lower body) will travel with the Devils ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hamilton has been unavailable for just over a week due to his lower-body injury, but his return to game action appears to be imminent. The Devils haven't yet indicated whether Hamilton will be available against the Lightning, but even if he's sidelined Tuesday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the mix to return Thursday against Florida or Saturday against Philadelphia.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Set for one-week absence
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Hamilton (lower body) will be out of action for at least one week, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Saturday.
Hamilton sustained a minor injury in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Montreal, and the Devils will give him some time to recover. The 32-year-old defender has four goals, seven points, 35 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 15 hits through 14 appearances this season. Colton White will replace Hamilton in Saturday's lineup against Pittsburgh.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Still being evaluated
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Hamilton (undisclosed) is still undergoing evaluation by the team and is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hamilton was forced to exit Thursday's clash with the Habs after logging just 10:09 of ice time, well below his 20:59 season average. If the veteran blueliner does miss any games, it would likely mean more minutes for Luke Hughes, while Colton White would be the top candidate to come into the lineup.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Leaves Thursday's game
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Hamilton (undisclosed) did not finish Thursday's game versus the Canadiens and will be evaluated further, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hamilton should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated by head coach Sheldon Keefe. The Devils' next game is a matinee versus the Penguins on Saturday. If Hamilton can't play, Colton White is the extra defenseman available to take his place.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Earns two power-play assists
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Hamilton registered two power-play assists, four shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
Hamilton's offense has spiked over the last week with three goals and three assists across his last four games. The 32-year-old defenseman had a hand in both of Dawson Mercer's tallies Thursday. Hamilton has seven points (four on the power play), 30 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 14 hits and a plus-2 rating across 11 outings this season. He'll continue to offer plenty of scoring upside in a top-four role with power-play time.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Nets goal Tuesday
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Hamilton scored a goal, had two shots on net and posted a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Hamilton scored his fourth goal of the season with a backhander at the 11:48 mark of the second period. He has three goals and an assist over his last three appearances. The veteran defender is beginning to turn things around after a slow start to the campaign. He has four goals, one helper, 26 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 12 hits through 10 appearances.
Hamilton recorded two power-play goals and an even-strength assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Hamilton ended his six-game point drought, stepping up in Friday's win with two of the team's three goals. He was due for a breakout performance and has racked up 14 shots on net over his last three outings. Hamilton has three goals, 23 shots, 13 blocks and 11 hits through eight appearances this season.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Finds back of net in loss
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Hamilton potted a goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Hamilton netted his team's first goal of the season at 8:15 of the middle frame, which tied the score at 1-1. The veteran defenseman had a team-high five giveaways in this contest, so he'll look to clean up that area of his game ahead of Saturday's road matchup against the Lightning. Hamilton is skating in a top-four role while quarterbacking the No. 2 power-play unit to start the year.
Hamilton registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2.
This was Hamilton's third game back after a long-term, lower-body injury that cost him 18 contests. The 31-year-old has operated in a top-four role during the postseason, adding three shots on net, four hits and a blocked shot over the first two playoff games. He's also on the first power-play unit again, as Luke Hughes (upper body) was unable to play Tuesday. Hamilton is a solid DFS option even as the Devils look a little outmatched in this first-round series.
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Devils' Dougie Hamilton: Ready to return
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Hamilton (lower body) will return to the Devils' lineup Wednesday versus Detroit, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
This will give Hamilton a chance to shake off the rust ahead of the Devils' first-round series against Carolina. Hamilton was last in the lineup March 4 against Dallas. He has nine goals, 40 points, 74 hits and 81 blocks over 63 appearances in 2024-25. The 31-year-old is likely to serve in a top-four capacity and feature on the first power-play unit in his return.
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