CURTIS LAZAR NEWS

Slated to be game-time call Lazar (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in last six games Lazar scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday.

Impact 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 Tristan Jarry 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Lazar notched an assist, two shots on goal and six PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with goal Lazar scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to mark scoresheet in 2023-24 Lazar had two shots, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of playoffs Lazar provided a goal in New Jersey's 5-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available if needed Lazar (lower body) will be an option for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres play the Devils on losing streak

The Buffalo Sabres aim to stop a four-game skid when they take on the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No timeline for return According to coach Lindy Ruff, Lazar will miss "some time" with a lower-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site repors.

Impact 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.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Devils debut Lazar (not injury related) practiced with the Devils on Saturday prior to their contest with the Canadiens.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils notebook: Timo Meier makes home debut, Lindy Ruff reacts to recent goalie, defensive breakdowns, Curtis Lazar update The Devils (41-15-6) face the Toronto Maple Leafs (38-17-8) at Prudential Center on Tuesday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

Still dealing with visa issues 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devils acquire F Curtis Lazar from Canucks The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL...

MARCH 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Devils Acquire Curtis Lazar from Canucks The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth-round pick.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Devils acquire depth forward Curtis Lazar from Canucks | What it means, trade details, more The Devils acquired Canucks forward Curtis Lazar from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.

MARCH 3, 2023 • NJ.COM

Dealt to New Jersey Lazar was traded to the Devils from the Canucks on Friday for a fourth-round pick in 2024, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR Lazar (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Minnesota.

Impact 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.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Possible for Thursday 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in action against the Canucks after shootout victory

The Dallas Stars host the Vancouver Canucks after the Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruins bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Canucks

The Boston Bruins will try to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Vancouver Canucks

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Tuesday Lazar (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Nashville.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panarin, Zibanejad help Rangers beat Canucks 6-4

Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad each had two goals and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-4 for their sixth straight win

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Saturday Lazar (lower body) is questionable Saturday versus Philadelphia, according to Randip Janda of Sportsnet.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Wednesday's game Lazar (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact It's unclear when Lazar was hurt, but he was ruled out after the second intermission. The 28-year-old scored a goal in the first period, which was his third tally and five point in 45 appearances. More information on his status should be available prior to Saturday's game versus the Flyers.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE