Justin Dowling - NHL News & Rumors

Set for promotion Dowling will be recalled from AHL Hartford on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Dowling, along with Brett Berard and Anton Blidh, will join the Rangers ahead of Friday's Winter Classic matchup with Florida. If Dowling gets into the lineup, it will mark his Rangers' debut after he played in 52 regular-season games for the Devils last year.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three helpers in AHL win Dowling logged three assists in AHL Hartford's 5-2 win over Springfield on Friday.

Impact Dowling has gone six games without a goal, but he has six assists in that span. For the season, the veteran forward has four goals and 11 helpers through 20 contests. He won't wow with his offense, often hovering in the 40-50 point range in the AHL, but he could be a candidate for a call-up if the Rangers want to remodel their fourth line at any point.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair for Hartford in win Dowling scored two goals in AHL Hartford's 4-1 win over Charlotte on Wednesday.

Impact Dowling had just one assist over the first six games of the AHL campaign. The 35-year-old is an experienced veteran and could be an option if the Rangers want to go with a defensive forward as a replacement for Matt Rempe (upper body), who is out with a long-term injury and may eventually land on injured reserve. Dowling had seven points in 52 regular-season games with the Devils last year.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Monday Dowling (lower body) was designated for waivers by the Rangers on Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowling's pending shift to the minors, assuming he cleared waivers, indicates that his lower-body injury is behind him. Despite playing in 52 regular-season games for the club last year, the 34-year-old center will likely spend the majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors but figures to be on the shortlist of call-ups should the team need a forward.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable again Monday Dowling (lower body) will not be available to face the Islanders on Monday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Dowling was working with the non-game group, so it's possible that he will be ready in time to face the Devils on Thursday. Given the Rangers' forward depth, Dowling figures to be a long shot to make the Opening Night roster and likely will have to play the bulk of his games in the minors with AHL Hartford.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Dowling (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Islanders, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowling was held out of practice Wednesday due to his injury, and he'll be unavailable for the team's preseason game a day later. However, he skated on his own Thursday, signaling that he may be able to return to game action relatively soon. His next opportunity to suit up during the preseason will be Monday against the Islanders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Dowling will not take part in Wednesday's training camp session due to a lower-body injury, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowling played in 52regular-season games for the Devils last year in which he garnered two goals, five helpers and 51 hits while averaging 10:13 of ice time. Even with his injury absence, the veteran center should be capable of making the Opening Night roster as a bottom-six player. While Dowling can add some physicality to the lineup, he doesn't offer enough in any one category to make him more than a low-end fantasy target.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Agree to Terms with Justin Dowling | New York Rangers New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Justin Dowling on...

JULY 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

Rangers Sign Veteran Center Justin Dowling To A Two-Year Contract The New York Rangers have signed forward Justin Dowling to a two-year contract.

JULY 1, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Secures two-year contract Dowling signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Dowling contributed two goals, five assists, 34 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 51 hits in 52 regular-season appearances with New Jersey in 2024-25. He will battle for a depth spot on the Rangers during training camp.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 • Associated Press

Justin Dowling scores a goal against the Washington Capitals

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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 • Associated Press

Justin Dowling scores a goal against the Nashville Predators

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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