Palat contributed a goal in a 7-5 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Palat opened the scoring just 1:07 into the contest. He has seven goals and 15 points in 28 games this season. Palat was held off the scoresheet over his previous six outings.

Palat logged a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-1 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Palat assisted on two Dougie Hamilton goals, both coming on the power play, in the Devils' victory. Palat now has four points in his last two games after scoring twice Monday. The 31-year-old winger is up to six goals and six assists through 19 games this season after missing two months earlier this year with a groin injury.

Palat netted two goals in a 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Palat's goals were scored just 28 seconds apart from each other in the second period and turned a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 edge for the Devils. He's up to six goals and 10 points in 18 contests this season. Palat has contributed at least a point in three of his last four games.

Palat scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Palat opened the scoring Tuesday, working his way to the front of the net before his shot deflected off a Knights' defenseman and past Logan Thompson. The goal is Palat's first in nine games since his return from a two-month stint on the IR with a groin injury. The 31-year-old winger should see his production increase on New Jersey's top line alongside Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt. Palat has four goals and three assists over 15 games this season.

Palat logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Palat is slowly getting back into a groove after a long layoff for a groin injury. He has an assist in each of his last three games, but he hasn't scored a goal in seven contests since his return from a two-month absence. The 31-year-old winger is at six points, 20 shots on net, a plus-4 rating and 30 hits through 13 appearances in his first season with the Devils.

Palat recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Palat's helper was his first of the season and his first point in five games since returning from a groin injury. He missed two-plus months while recovering from surgery to repair the injury, so it's no surprise he's been a little slow on offense since he returned. The winger has three tallies, one helper, 16 shots on net, 25 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 11 appearances.

Palat (groin) had two shots and three hits in 14:24 in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis on Thursday after missing 32 games with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

He last played October 24 against the Capitals. Palat may take some time to get fully up to game speed, but should provide some solid secondary scoring for savvy fantasy owners who stashed him during his absence.

Palat (groin) will return to the lineup against St. Louis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Palat has been out of action since Oct. 24, as the original prognosis of 8-10 weeks went just a tad longer than the latter scenario. It is Palat's first season with the Devils after a 10-year career in Tampa Bay. He had three goals in six games before his injury.

Palat (groin) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

This move doesn't affect Palat's return timeline -- it just allows the Devils a bit more flexibility with the salary cap. The 31-year-old returned to practice earlier this week and is likely to return sometime in mid-January.

Palat (groin) practiced with the Devils on Tuesday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Palat hasn't played since Oct. 24 because of the injury. It's not clear when he'll be back, but this is an important step in his recovery. The 31-year-old has three goals in six games this season.