ImpactLazar 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
Curtis Lazar - Won't play SaturdayLazar (lower body) isn't ready to return Saturday versus Boston, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Vitek Vanecek - Tending twine versus BruinsVanecek will protect the road goal versus the Bruins on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
ImpactVanecek has gone 5-1-1 with a 2.84 GAA and an .896 save percentage over seven outings in December. He's given up three or more goals in four of those games. The Bruins have scored just 15 times over their last six contests, but they have a strong enough offense to still present a challenge for Vanecek.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brian Halonen - Heads to AHLHalonen (undisclosed) was activated off non-roster injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
ImpactHalonen hasn't played yet this season, but his transfer to the minors suggests he's recovered from his injury. The 24-year-old scored 17 goals and 30 points in 57 AHL contests in 2022-23. He hasn't made his NHL debut.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Thomas Chabot - In full-contact jersey SaturdayChabot (lower body) is wearing a regular jersey at practice Saturday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
ImpactChabot has missed the last 13 games and has played in only two of the Senators past 25 contests as he suffered a hand injury in late October that cost him 10 outings. Chabot has four assists in nine games this season. Look for the blueliner to return during the upcoming five-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Vancouver. Chabot should return to his spot quarterbacking the first power play, forcing Jake Sanderson down to the second unit.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Devils at Bruins: Boston caps 2023 with a back-to-back slate starting Saturday - The Boston GlobeThe Bruins host the Devils at 7 p.m. before traveling to face the Red Wings on Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2023•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
F Georgii Merkulov likely to debut for Bruins vs. DevilsThe Boston Bruins aim for a second consecutive win coming out of the NHL’s holiday break when they host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday ni...
DECEMBER 30, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
New Jersey brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Boston
The New Jersey Devils will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Boston BruinsDECEMBER 30, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
