Haula (upper body) will not play Sunday against Edmonton, per the NHL's media site.
Haula was a late scratch during Sunday's warmups, so it's currently unclear how severe the injury is. This injury is unrelated to the lower-body issue that cost him three games at the end of November and beginning of December. Haula has seven goals and 13 points in 21 games this season. New Jersey's next game is Wednesday against Boston.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Scores in return
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Haula scored a goal on three shots, added four PIM and doled out two hits in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Canucks.
Haula missed three games with a lower-body injury and saw just 15:21 of ice time in his return. The 32-year-old forward had to fill in as a top-six center when the Devils were shorthanded down the middle, but with the team near full strength up front, Haula is likely to be on the wing. The veteran has seven goals, six assists, 38 shots on net, 18 PIM, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating through 19 appearances. Given the quality of the Devils' top six, Haula is still an interesting depth option for fantasy managers.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Returning to lineup
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Haula (lower body) will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Vancouver, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Haula has six goals, 12 points, 35 shots on net and 18 hits in 18 outings this season. He is slated to play on the top line with Jack Hughes and Tyler Toffoli following a three-game absence.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Unavailable Friday
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Haula (lower body) will miss Friday's game versus San Jose, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
It will be the Devils' third straight game without Haula. He has six goals and 12 points in 18 contests this season. Stein noted that Haula might still be an option to return during the Devils' upcoming four-game road trip, which will begin with a match in Vancouver on Tuesday. When the 32-year-old does return, he will likely play a middle-six role and be a member of the second power-play unit.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Out Thursday
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Haula (lower body) won't play Thursday versus Philadelphia, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.
It will be the Devils' second straight game without Haula. He has six goals and 12 points in 18 contests this campaign. When Haula's ready to return, he'll likely serve in a middle-six capacity and see time on the second power-play unit.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Expected to miss out Tuesday
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Haula (undisclosed) is unlikely to play against the Islanders on Tuesday after coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "Doesn't look like he'll be available," per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Haula had seemingly found his offensive game prior to getting hurt with one goal and three assists in his last five contests. The veteran forward managed just 9:30 of ice time against the Sabres on Saturday before being forced off the ice due to his undisclosed injury. With Haula unavailable, Curtis Lazar (lower body) could move into a third-line role if healthy enough to play Tuesday.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Sustains injury Saturday
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Haula was unable to finish Saturday's game versus the Sabres due to an undisclosed injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Haula didn't play in the third period due to the injury. Until more details are released, it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Tuesday versus the Islanders. Max Willman, Timo Meier (lower body) or Curtis Lazar (lower body) could be options to join the lineup if Haula misses time.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Records two assists
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Haula picked up a pair of helpers in Thursday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Haula is still mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he's notched 11 shots. The veteran center has managed four helpers during his slump, including a pair with the man advantage. Despite the lack of goals, Haula should still be capable of cresting the 40-point threshold for a third consecutive season.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Nabs power-play assist
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Haula collected a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
Haula had the secondary helper on Dawson Mercer's third-period tally. Through six games in November, Haula has managed just two power-play assists. The 32-year-old forward is at eight points, 26 shots, 11 hits, seven blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 13 appearances. He has not benefited from playing a larger role with Jack Hughes (shoulder) and Nico Hischier (upper body) injured.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Scores again Sunday
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Haula tallied a goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over Minnesota.
Haula's now scored three goals in his last two games. He's up to five goals and six points through his first seven contests after logging 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 80 games with the Devils last season. While his current pace may not be sustainable, Haula does offer some scoring upside despite a bottom-six role with limited power-play time.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Scores twice Friday
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Haula scored a pair of goals on four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.
Haula tallied a shorthanded goal in the second period and added the game-winner in the third. The 32-year-old had gone pointless in two outings since returning from a one-game absence with an upper-body injury. He's up to four goals, one assist, 15 shots on net, five hits and a plus-2 rating through six appearances this season.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Expected to play
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Haula (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday night's game versus Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Look for Haula to center the third line against the Canadiens after missing Friday's win over the Islanders due to an upper-body issue. He's picked up two goals and an assist through three games this season.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Unavailable Friday
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Haula (upper body) will miss Friday's game versus the Islanders, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Haula has two goals and three points in three games this season. With the 32-year-old Haula unavailable, Chris Tierney might make his season debut Friday.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Dealing with upper-body issue
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Haula didn't practice Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Haula has produced two goals, one assist, nine shots on net and four hits through three games this season. If Haula isn't ready to play Friday versus the Islanders, Michael McLeod is projected to center the third line between Ondrej Palat and Alexander Holtz.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Scores with man advantage
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Haula potted a power-play goal and added an assist Monday in a 4-3 loss against the Panthers.
Both of Haula's points came in the third period -- he chipped in with the primary helper on Michael McLeod's first goal of the season about five minutes after scoring the Devils' first marker. Haula ended up with a plus-1 rating, six shots on goal, a minor penalty and a hit in his 14:27 of ice time. The veteran is averaging a point-per-game (two goals, one helper) across the first three contests. Next up is a visit to the Islanders on Friday night.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Ready to play Thursday
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Haula (undisclosed) is good to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Haula was questionable for the contest because of an unspecified nagging injury. He scored 14 goals and 41 points in 80 games last year. Haula is projected to center the third line between Ondrej Palat and Alexander Holtz on Thursday.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Day-to-day
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Haula (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after he didn't practice Tuesday, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
Haula is still dealing with a nagging injury that kept him off the ice at the end of training camp. If he can't play in Thursday's regular-season opener against Detroit, Nathan Bastian could suit up instead. Haula generated 14 goals and 41 points in 80 games last campaign.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Signs three-year contract
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Haula signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract Friday.
Haula was eligible for free agency starting July 1, but instead of testing the market, he's decided to stick with New Jersey. The winger had 14 goals and 27 assists in 80 regular-season games with the Devils in 2022-23. Haula's best season was in 2017-18 with the Golden Knights, when he scored 29 times and added 26 helpers in 76 games. The 32-year-old is a middle-six forward at this stage of his career.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Adds another goal
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Haula scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-0 series-clinching win over the Rangers.
Haula extended the Devils' lead to 3-0 late in the third period, one-timing a feed from Jack Hughes on the rush. The 32-year-old Haula finished the opening-round series with four goals and six points after closing out the regular season with eight points (six goals, two assists) in his last seven games. Haula has become a reliable source of secondary scoring while providing a valuable veteran presence during New Jersey's playoff run.
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Devils' Erik Haula: Three points in Game 5 win
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Haula tallied two goals and an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Rangers.
Haula extended New Jersey's lead to 2-0 early in the second period with a power-play goal tipping a Dawson Mercer shot past Igor Shesterkin. Haula would add an assist on Mercer's shorthanded tally later in the frame before scoring an empty netter to close out the win in the third. Haula's been productive in the series for the Devils, recording three goals and two assists. He tallied 14 goals and 41 points in 80 regular-season contests.
