Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
Dowling was loaned to the minor-league club Sunday, but he'll rejoin New Jersey a day later. Nathan Bastian (jaw) was placed on long-term injured reserve while Curtis Lazar (knee) landed on IR on Monday, so Dowling could continue to serve in a bottom-six role for the Devils. Over nine NHL appearances this year, he's logged an assist and 11 hits while averaging 8:13 of ice time.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Sent to AHL
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Dowling was loaned to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Dowling has earned one assist, five shots on net and 11 hits through nine NHL appearances this season. He had been playing due to the extended absences of Curtis Lazar (knee) and Nathan Bastian (jaw), but New Jersey is off until Thursday versus Carolina. It won't be surprising if Dowling returns to a bottom-six role against the Hurricanes.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Grabs helper in season debut
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Dowling posted an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.
Dowling was called up from AHL Utica on Tuesday to replaced Curtis Lazar (lower body) in the lineup. Dowling likely got the call to enter the lineup because the Devils needed a center rather than moving Dawson Mercer off the wing to let Kurtis MacDermid into the lineup. The 34-year-old Dowling has a total of 20 points over 101 career NHL appearances, so he won't be a player fantasy managers need to keep a close eye on while he's up with the big club.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Summoned from minors
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.
Dowling could play Wednesday against Vancouver after Curtis Lazar (lower body) suffered an injury in Sunday's 6-2 win over Anaheim. The 34-year-old Dowling has two goals and two assists in six AHL outings this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Placed on waivers Friday
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Dowling was placed on waivers by the Devils on Friday.
The journeyman center played in only two NHL games during the regular season in 2023-24, scoring once. Dowling will be sent to AHL Utica, assuming he passes through waivers.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Heads to minors
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Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Dowling has contributed one goal, three shots on net, one blocked shot and one hit in two NHL appearances this season. He also has eight goals and 19 points over 30 AHL contests this campaign.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Promoted from AHL
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.
The Devils were down to 12 healthy forwards as Michael McLeod (personal) is not with the team at this time. Dowling could see action Thursday versus Carolina as a fourth-line winger, but he's more likely to be New Jersey's extra forward. Dowling has eight goals and 19 points in 30 AHL games this year.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Sent down
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Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Monday.
Dowling was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 4-3 win over Minnesota. He has three assists in four AHL outings this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Called up Sunday
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday.
Colin Miller (lower body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Dowling will serve as additional depth at center with Nico Hischier (upper body) ruled out. Dowling played 27 games with Dallas last season, tallying a goal and four assists.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Signs two-year pact with New Jersey
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Dowling inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Saturday.
Dowling notched 11 goals and 46 points in 56 games with AHL Abbotsford last season. He has contributed 18 points in 98 career NHL outings. The 32-year-old forward is likely to start 2023-24 in the minors.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Cut from camp
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Dowling was waived by the Canucks on Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
In the likely event he passes through waivers unclaimed, Dowling will head to Vancouver's AHL affiliate. The 32-year-old forward picked up four points through 22 appearances with the Canucks last season.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Lands on waivers
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Dowling was placed on waivers Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Dowling has logged four points over 22 games this season. The 31-year-old's last NHL point was an assist in a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Jan. 31.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Supplies helper Monday
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Dowling recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Dowling has played in just three of the last seven games since he cleared the COVID-19 protocols. The 31-year-old had been held off the scoresheet in his previous 10 contests entering Monday. With four points, 17 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances, Dowling doesn't need to be tracked closely in fantasy. He's unlikely to see more than a bottom-six role when he enters the lineup.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Lands on COVID-19 list
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Dowling was placed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
Dowling will be out Thursday against the Kings and he won't have much time to produce two negative tests before Saturday's tilt with Seattle. The 31-year-old forward has three points through 18 games in his first season with Vancouver.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Garners helper Friday
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Dowling recorded an assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Dowling hadn't played in the last six games, but with the Canucks struggling, he replaced Juno Lammikko on the fourth line Friday. Dowling found Vasili Podkolzin for a first-period tally, with the former earning his third point in 10 appearances. The 31-year-old Dowling shouldn't be considered a lock for the lineup, and with just 11 shots on net, six hits and a minus-2 rating, he's essentially a non-factor in fantasy.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Fills empty cage
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Dowling scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
The Canucks only led for 4:02 of Saturday's contest, but Dowling made sure it would stick with an empty-netter. The 31-year-old has two goals and nine shots on net in six games to start his Canucks career. He's unlikely to see more than a bottom-six role given the Canucks' strong forward depth.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Scores first as Canuck
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Dowling notched his first goal as a Canuck during Tuesday's loss to the Sabres.
Dowling had a couple of good scoring opportunities and was able to put one in the back of the net. He isn't expected to be a reliable source of offense though, especially now that he's been bumped off the second power-play unit. Dowling had four shots on goal and three blocks in 14:22 of ice time Tuesday, as well.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Links up with Vancouver
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Dowling put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Canucks averaging $750,000 in value.
Dowling split his time between levels last season, appearing in 27 games for the Stars and amassing five points and 27 shots on goal to go along with a minus-four rating. He will likely need to prove he's worthy of an Opening Night roster spot in training camp and shouldn't be much of a factor from a fantasy perspective.
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Stars' Justin Dowling: Grabs helper in win
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Dowling notched an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Dowling snapped his personal eight-game point drought with the lone helper on Joel L'Esperance's first-period tally. More often than not, Dowling has been out of the lineup. He has five points, 21 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances this season.
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Stars' Justin Dowling: Back on active roster
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Dowling was promoted from the taxi squad Saturday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.
Dowling was a healthy scratch for Thursday's tilt with Chicago but it appears he'll get back in the lineup Saturday against the Panthers. The 30-year-old forward has four points in 16 games this season.
