Lazar (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Lazar is slated to replace Erik Haula (lower body) in the lineup following a one-game absence. The 28-year-old Lazar has three goals, two assists, 18 blocked shots and 37 hits in 17 outings this season.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Not playing Saturday
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Lazar (lower body) is not expected to play Saturday versus the Sabres, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
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 because Nico Hischier (upper body) is set to return to action Saturday. Lazar has chipped in three goals, five points, 19 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and 37 hits in 17 appearances this season.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Slated to be game-time call
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Lazar (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Five points in last six games
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Lazar scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday.
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 through Tristan Jarry's 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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Produces helper
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Lazar notched an assist, two shots on goal and six PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Gets on scoresheet with goal
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Lazar scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Yet to mark scoresheet in 2023-24
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Lazar had two shots, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Nets first goal of playoffs
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Lazar provided a goal in New Jersey's 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Available if needed
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Lazar (lower body) will be an option for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: No timeline for return
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According to coach Lindy Ruff, Lazar will miss "some time" with a lower-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site repors.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Not playing Saturday
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Lazar has resolved his visa issue but will be a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Lazar should be available going forward after logging a practice with the Devils earlier Saturday. He'll likely have to challenge Michael McLeod or Nathan Bastian for a spot on the fourth line.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Set for Devils debut
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Lazar (not injury related) practiced with the Devils on Saturday prior to their contest with the Canadiens.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Still dealing with visa issues
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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.
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.
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Devils' Curtis Lazar: Dealt to New Jersey
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Lazar was traded to the Devils from the Canucks on Friday for a fourth-round pick in 2024, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Lazar missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, although he was a healthy scratch Thursday after he was activated off injured reserve. Lazar has three goals and five points in 45 games this season. He will be a bottom-six forward with the Devils.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Activated off IR
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Lazar (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Minnesota.
Lazar is expected to return to a fourth-line role Thursday against the Wild. He's picked up three goals, five points and 124 hits through 45 games this campaign.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Possible for Thursday
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Lazar (lower body) is expected to practice Wednesday and could be in the lineup Thursday versus the Wild if all goes well, Jeff Paterson of the Sekeres and Price podcast reports.
Lazar has missed two weeks, but it doesn't seem like he'll be out much longer. Once he's activated from injured reserve, he'll likely slot into a bottom-six role.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Lands on IR
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Lazar (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Lazar, who has been out since Feb. 15, isn't expected to play Saturday against Boston. It is unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Lazar has recorded five points, 54 shots on goal, 49 blocks and 124 hits in 45 games this season.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Not playing Tuesday
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Lazar (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Nashville.
Coach Rick Tocchet told reporters Tuesday that Lazar did not make the trip with the team to Nashville, so the Canucks forward probably won't be available for Thursday's matchup in St. Louis either. The 28-year-old is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury Feb. 15 against the Rangers. Lazar has five points, 54 shots on goal, 49 blocks and 124 hits in 45 games this season.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Deemed day-to-day
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Per Harman Dayal of The Athletic, Lazar (lower body) is considered day-to-day, presumably ruling him out Saturday versus the Flyers.
Lazar's next chance to play will arrive Tuesday against the Predators. Lazar's only collected five points through 45 games this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't be affected by his availability.
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Canucks' Curtis Lazar: Questionable Saturday
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Lazar (lower body) is questionable Saturday versus Philadelphia, according to Randip Janda of Sportsnet.
Lazar was injured against the Rangers and was unable to return for third period action. Lazar potted his third goal of the season early in the game and has five points in 45 games for the Canucks.
