Lazar was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kurtis MacDermid will draw into the lineup in his place.

Lazar returned from a 21-game absence due to a knee injury last Tuesday and played 11:41 time-on-ice but has not played since. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in his first 12 games.

Lazar returned from a 21-game absence due to a knee injury on Tuesday and played 11:41 time-on-ice but will be sidelined again for at least a week. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in his first 12 games.

Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and has not played since. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games.

Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and has not played since. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games.

Lazar underwent knee surgery at the end of October and remains sidelined indefinitely. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games.

Lazar underwent knee surgery to address an injury suffered on October 27th. The 29-year-old Lazar, in his second season with the Devils, was a lineup regular before the injury, registering two points (1G / 1A) and a monstrous 36 hits in 12 games. Justin Dowling drew into the Devils' lineup in their previous game to fill in for Lazar.

Lazar did not play on Sunday due to a lower-body injury but will likely draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lazar has two points (0G / 2A) in his last six games.

Lazar has been day-to-day with a lower-body injury since the Devils returned from the Christmas break but will return on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. Lazar has been a regular in the Devils lineup this season, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 30 games and is expected to play on a line with Michael McLeod and Dawson Mercer.

Lazar has been day-to-day with a lower-body injury since the Devils returned from the Christmas break but looks probable to make his return on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. Lazar has been a regular in the Devils lineup this season, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 30 games while playing predominantly Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian.

Lazar did not play on Wednesday but was be a game-time decision on Friday against the Ottawa Senators. Lazar has been a regular in the Devils lineup this season, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 30 games while playing predominantly Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian. Chris Tierney will draw into the lineup in his absence.

Lazar suffered an undisclosed injury, did not play on Wednesday, and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the Ottawa Senators. Lazar has been a regular in the Devils lineup this season, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 30 games while playing predominantly Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian.

Lazar suffered an undisclosed injury and will not play on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as he is considered day-to-day. Lazar has been a regular in the Devils lineup this season, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 30 games while playing predominantly Michael McLeod and Nathan Bastian.

Lazar exited Friday's game with an undisclosed injury after playing only 4:14 and did not dress Saturday but is expected to make his return to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday. In 17 games this season, Lazar has five points (3G / 2A), averaging 12:01 time-on-ice. He will likely retake his spot on the third line with Michael McLeod and Alexander Holtz.

Lazar left Friday's game vs. the Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury and did not return. Head coach Lindy Ruff called Lazar questionable for Saturday's contest vs. Buffalo. Expect Max Willman to draw back into the lineup to replace Lazar if neither Nico Hischier or Timo Meier are ready to return.