JUSTIN DOWLING NEWS

Slings assist in win Dowling notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Dowling played in a fourth straight game Saturday, and he was able to snap his 10-game point drought. During the skid, he was also scratched 10 times. Dowling has been in the lineup as a bottom-six center, but his playing time is likely to decrease once Cody Glass (undisclosed) is ready to return. Dowling is at six points -- matching his career high -- while adding 31 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 47 appearances.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Handling part-time role Dowling was out of the lineup for the third time in five games in March for Sunday's 3-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Dowling is in a part-time role even with the Devils missing a center, Jack Hughes (shoulder) for the rest of the campaign. The 34-year-old Dowling won't pile up points, and he's currently in a seven-game point drought, which may explain his turn in the press box. The Devils also added Cody Glass and Daniel Sprong for forward depth at the trade deadline, making competition a little more fierce for bottom-six spots. Dowling has five points, 25 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-3 rating over 43 appearances this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Sunday Dowling registered an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Dowling ended a three-game point drought with the helper. He has five points, 20 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-1 rating over 36 appearances this season. Erik Haula (ankle) is nearing a return to the lineup, but Dowling seems likely to remain in a bottom-six role at least as long as Nico Hischier (upper body) is out.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Dowling with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres | New Jersey Devils Justin Dowling (New Jersey Devils) with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres, 02/02/2025

FEBRUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Snags assist in win Dowling notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Dowling had not gotten on the scoresheet in his last 16 games. The 34-year-old has filled in as a depth center at various times in 2024-25, earning four points, 20 shots on net, 23 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating across 32 appearances. He'll likely remain in the lineup as long as Erik Haula (ankle) is unavailable, but Dowling doesn't add enough to help in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Saturday Dowling (illness) was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia, per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.

Impact Dowling wasn't on the ice for Saturday's pregame warmups, and a flu bug was going through the room, but his absence from the lineup wasn't illness-related. He has earned two goals, one assist, 17 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 22 hits in 30 NHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Dowling (illness) will not play Saturday against the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Dowling will be sidelined Saturday after appearing in the Devils' previous five contests. The 34-year-old forward has two goals and three points in 30 games this season. Brian Halonen figures to enter the lineup in Dowling's absence.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Thursday Dowling was called up by the Devils on Thursday.

Impact Dowling has two goals and three points in 21 appearances with New Jersey in 2024-25. He also has two goals and four points across seven outings with AHL Utica. Dowling cleared waivers Tuesday and was briefly sent to the minors before being recalled.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived for AHL demotion Dowling was placed on waivers Tuesday with the intention to assign him to AHL Utica.

Impact The Devils activated Curtis Lazar (knee) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Dowling has contributed two goals, one assist, 16 hits and 14 shots on net in 21 NHL appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Saturday's loss Dowling scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Dowling has two goals over his last four games while playing limited minutes on the fourth line. He's topped 10 minutes of ice time in just three of his 15 appearances this season. The 34-year-old center has three points, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating. His playing time is too low to be a real threat to make an impact in fantasy.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin and Taylor Raddysh each scored a goal and added an assist in the Washington Capitals 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils in a meeting featuring the...

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Rare contribution on offense Dowling scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Dowling still played a team-low 9:25, but he was able to provide an extra layer of security with his empty-netter. The goal was his first since Jan. 25. The 34-year-old has picked up two points, seven shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-2 rating over 12 appearances in a fourth-line role this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hischier records 1st career hat trick to lead Devils over Predators 5-2

Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Rejoining NHL club Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Dowling was loaned to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact 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 wouldn't be surprising if Dowling returned to a bottom-six role against the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in season debut Dowling posted an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday Dowling was placed on waivers by the Devils on Friday.

Impact 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, once he passes through waivers.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from AHL Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.

Impact 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 is more likely to be New Jersey's extra forward. Dowling had eight goals and 19 points in 30 AHL games before his recall.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact Dowling was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 4-3 win over Minnesota. He has three assists in four AHL outings this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers The Devils put Dowling on waivers Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Dowling has spent the last two seasons in the Canucks' system, playing 22 NHL games in 2021-22, scoring twice and adding a pair of assists. He had 11 goals and 46 points in 56 contests with AHL Abbotsford last season. Look for Dowling to be sent to AHL Utica, if he passes through waivers.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE