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Won't play Saturday Lazar (lower body) isn't ready to return Saturday versus Boston, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Lazar also missed the Devils' previous two contests. He has four goals, 10 points, 57 hits and 25 blocks in 30 games this season. When Lazar is healthy, he'll likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Lazar (lower body) will not play Friday against Ottawa, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Lazar was a game-time call but will miss his second straight game Friday. The 28-year-old has four goals and 10 points through 30 games this season. He'll be considered questionable ahead of Saturday's game in Boston.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Lazar (soreness) is expected to be a game-time decision Friday in Ottawa, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Lazar sat out Wednesday as he was banged up according to coach Lindy Ruff. Ruff said that he will see how Lazar is after the morning skate and that will determine whether or not he returns to the lineup Friday. Lazar has four goals, six assists, 16 PIM, 25 blocked shots and 57 hits this season in 30 contests.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is day-to-day Lazar, who is banged up, is expected to miss Wednesday's game and is regarded as day-to-day beyond that, coach Lindy Ruff told Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Lazar has four goals, 10 points, 16 PIM, 57 hits and 25 blocks in 30 outings this year. He's not expected to be out for long, so perhaps Lazar will even be an option Friday versus Ottawa. In the meantime, defenseman Brendan Smith might serve as a forward Wednesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Lazar posted an assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.

Impact Lazar has earned three points over his last four games despite filling a bottom-six role in that span. He played up the lineup at times when the Devils were missing forwards due to injuries. The 28-year-old has eight points, 22 shots on net, 47 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 21 appearances. His career high in points is 20, set back in 2015-16, a mark he could challenge this season if he remains a regular in the lineup.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots GWG against Isles Lazar scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Islanders.

Impact The 28-year-old journeyman tapped a rebound past Ilya Sorokin with just 23 seconds left in regulation to complete a comeback from a 4-2 deficit. Lazar is playing for his sixth NHL team in 10 seasons, but he could be headed for a career-best campaign in New Jersey with four goals and seven points through 18 games -- he's never scored more than eight goals (set in 2021-22 with Boston) or 20 points (set in 2015-16 with Ottawa) before.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar scores winner with 23 seconds left as the Devils rally past the Islanders 5-4

Curtis Lazar scored the winning goal with 23 seconds left and Akira Schmid made eight saves in relief as the New Jersey Devils rallied past the New York Islanders 5-4

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Devils' Curtis Lazar Scores With 22 Seconds Left To Complete Comeback vs. Islanders

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Not playing Saturday Lazar (lower body) is not expected to play Saturday versus the Sabres, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Impact Lazar was deemed a game-time decision after exiting early Friday versus the Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old will ultimately miss a game, and it may be more difficult for him to get into the lineup going forward as Nico Hischier (upper body) is set to return to action Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be game-time call Lazar (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Lazar logged just 4:14 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 loss to Columbus. He has generated three goals, two assists, 19 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 37 hits in 17 contests this campaign.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in last six games Lazar scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday.

Impact His goal came shorthanded. Erik Haula stole the puck from Rickard Rakell for a 2-on-1, and he dished to Lazar who wired a wrister that went Tristan Jarry five-hole from the right circle. After going eight games without a point, Lazar has five points, including three goals, and 10 shots in his last six games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Lazar notched an assist, two shots on goal and six PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Lazar has earned all three of his points this season over the last five games. His helper on a John Marino tally in the second period was Lazar's first assist of the campaign. The bottom-six forward has added 15 shots on net, 25 hits, 14 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with goal Lazar scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact Lazar broke the goose egg on his stat line with a second-period tally, but it was all the Devils could muster against Jordan Binnington. The 28-year-old Lazar has been in the lineup more often than not this season, but he's been almost exclusively in a bottom-six role. He's collected one goal, eight shots on net, 17 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to mark scoresheet in 2023-24 Lazar had two shots, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact Lazar sees consistent ice time on the third line and contributes on the penalty kill, but he's in the lineup primarily for defensive purposes. The 28-year-old forward had just five points in 49 games split between the Canucks and Devils last season, and he's still searching for his first point of the new campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazar strikes first in Game 6! 😈

APRIL 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets first goal of playoffs Lazar provided a goal in New Jersey's 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.

Impact Lazar opened the scoring midway through the first period, but the Devils failed to hold onto that early edge. The marker snapped his seven-game point drought. Lazar had three goals and five points in 49 regular-season outings.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available if needed Lazar (lower body) will be an option for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Although Lazar has been medically cleared to play, there's no guarantee he'll be in the lineup against the Capitals. The 28-year-old forward has picked up just five points through 48 games split between the Canucks and the Devils this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres play the Devils on losing streak

The Buffalo Sabres aim to stop a four-game skid when they take on the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press

No timeline for return According to coach Lindy Ruff, Lazar will miss "some time" with a lower-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site repors.

Impact There's currently no concrete timetable for Lazar, who's picked up five points through 48 games split between the Canucks and the Devils this season, to return. Check back for another update on Lazar once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Devils debut Lazar (not injury related) practiced with the Devils on Saturday prior to their contest with the Canadiens.

Impact Lazar was acquired from Vancouver at the trade deadline but has yet to make his debut with the Devils due to a visa issue. He appears ready to go Saturday, with New Jersey playing in Montreal. Lazar will likely fill a bottom-six role. He had three goals and five points in 45 games this season with the Canucks.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils notebook: Timo Meier makes home debut, Lindy Ruff reacts to recent goalie, defensive breakdowns, Curtis Lazar update The Devils (41-15-6) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (38-17-8) at Prudential Center on Tuesday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

Still dealing with visa issues Lazar has yet to resolve his immigration status and won't be available versus Toronto on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Combined with a previous lower-body injury, Lazar hasn't played since Feb. 15 versus the Rangers. Once he can get his immigration status resolved, the 28-year-old Lazar should be in the mix for a spot in the bottom six, where he should still be capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils acquire F Curtis Lazar from Canucks The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL...

MARCH 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Devils Acquire Curtis Lazar from Canucks The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Devils acquire depth forward Curtis Lazar from Canucks | What it means, trade details, more The Devils acquired Canucks forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.

MARCH 3, 2023 • NJ.COM

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