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Nets lone Devils goal in loss McLeod scored a goal on his lone shot in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact McLeod got the Devils on the board in the final minute of the second period, finishing a give-and-go with Curtis Lazar to cut Anaheim's lead to 2-1. The goal was McLeod's first point in five games. He's up to 11 points (six goals, five assists) with 50 hits through 29 games in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Tuesday McLeod scored a goal and added three hits in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.

Impact McLeod's goal gave the Devils a 4-1 lead in the first period. The 25-year-old forward has chipped in a little more offense lately with two goals and two assists over his last four games. He's up to 10 points, 42 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-2 rating through 23 appearances. McLeod is likely to remain in a bottom-six role as long as the Devils have their full complement of centers.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Tuesday McLeod scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders.

Impact He got the Devils on the board midway through the first period before helping to set up Curtis Lazar's game-winner in the third with just 23 seconds left on the clock. It's McLeod's first multi-point performance of the season, snapping a six-game point drought, and the 25-year-old is on track to top his prior career high of nine goals with four tallies and eight points through 20 contests in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in loss McLeod recorded an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact McLeod has two goals and an assist over four games in November. At least on offense, he's holding his own in a top-six role while filling in for Nico Hischier (upper body) and Jack Hughes (shoulder). McLeod began the year in a bottom-six spot, but the 25-year-old may be earning himself more responsibility with solid play. He's at five points, 20 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-1 rating through 12 outings.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Friday McLeod posted an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact McLeod snapped a three-game point drought with a secondary helper on Alexander Holtz's goal in the first period. Playing in a fourth-line role, McLeod's chances on offense are likely to remain limited. The 25-year-old center has two points, nine shots on net, 14 hits and a minus-1 rating through seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp for first time McLeod bagged his first goal of the season in Monday's 4-3 loss against the Panthers.

Impact McLeod was blanked in his first two games with just one shot on goal, but the Mississauga, Ont. native played well Monday, particularly in the third period. He managed just four goals 26 points across 80 games last season, so don't expect many more lamp lightings in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with club McLeod put pen to paper on a one-year, $1.4 million deal with New Jersey on Saturday.

Impact McLeod set new personal bests in games played (80), assists (22) and points (26) last season. Selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 25-year-old center figures to remain a bottom-six option for New Jersey for the upcoming campaign. Thus, McLeod is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value at best.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to become free agent McLeod wasn't presented with a qualifying offer by the Devils, so he will become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact McLeod had four goals, 26 points, 43 PIM, 127 hits and 51 blocks in 80 contests with New Jersey last season. Retaining his exclusive negotiating rights would have required a one-year, $1 million qualifying offer given that he completed his two-year, $1.95 million deal.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 30, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Adds assist in season-ending loss McLeod assisted on a Dawson Mercer goal in the first period en route to a 3-2 season-ending loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday.

Impact McLeod wasn't the biggest producer for New Jersey this postseason. Though, depending on how your league scores, he may have managed to be a depth contributor. In Thursday's game, he finished with an assist, a plus-1 rating, three hits, two blocked shots, and a shot. Through 12 playoff games, he put up a pair of goals, four assists, a plus-2 rating, 15 PIM, 19 shots, a game-winning goal, one power-play point, and two short-handed points. He's no Leon Draisaitl, but McLeod provided depth value.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Hurricanes in second round Michael McLeod and Tomas Tatar scored second-period goals in the series decider and Erik Haula and Jesper Bratt added insurance goals in gam...

MAY 2, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Devils' McLeod Breaks The Ice In Game 7 Off Relentless Forecheck By Palat

MAY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Michael McLeod outreaches Igor Shesterkin for the Game 7 lead!

MAY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Shorty in Game 7 McLeod scored a shorthanded goal in Monday's 4-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact McLeod opened the scoring midway through the first period, grabbing a pass from Ondrej Palat before dekeing around Igor Shesterkin, giving the Devils a 1-0 lead while shorthanded. It's the first goal and the second point of the postseason for McLeod while centering New Jersey's fourth line. He tallied four goals and 22 assists in 80 regular-season contests.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go McLeod (undisclosed) is available to play in Game 1 against the Rangers on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact McLeod, who sat out the final two games of the regular season, is projected to center the fourth line in his return to the lineup. He accounted for 22 assists, 26 points and 127 hits in 80 games during the 2022-23 campaign.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action McLeod (undisclosed) will be available for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Washington, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact McLeod will likely return to a bottom-six role against the Capitals following his one-game absence. He's collected 26 points and 127 hits through 80 contests this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play McLeod (undisclosed) is feeling better but isn't expected to play Tuesday against Buffalo, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact A timetable hasn't been provided for McLeod's return following his visit with doctors Monday. He hasn't resumed skating since being injured in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Boston. Erik Haula could replace him in the lineup versus the Sabres.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated McLeod (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday and is being evaluated for an injury suffered in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Boston, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact McLeod was injured on a hit from Bruins forward Brad Marchand in the contest. His availability for Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo appears to be in doubt. McLeod has 26 points and 127 hits in 80 games this season.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in loss McLeod delivered an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.

Impact McLeod snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper, but it's worth noting that he has career highs in assists (20) and points (24) this season. While the physical center has generated 47 hits and 115 blocked shots as an added bonus for fantasy managers that count defensive stats, his fourth-line role generally makes it tough for him to stand out in fantasy hockey.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Michael McLeod Feeds Miles Wood With Between-The-Leg Pass For Go-Ahead Goal vs. Jets

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Graves' last-second goal gives Devils 3-2 win over Jackets

Ryan Graves scored off a feed from Michael McLeod in front of the net with 1.4 seconds left, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their fourth win in fi...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

All-Star festivities showcase next generation of NHL stars

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will again be big parts of NHL All-Star Weekend

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1

Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and blanked Detroit for 58 minutes as the New Jersey Devils downed the Red Wings 5-1

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Devils rally from two goals down to beat Rangers 5-3

Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New York Ran...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Devils beat Senators, stretch winning streak to 12 games

Akira Schmid made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 for their 12th straight victory

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1

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