The Devils shifted Vatanen (undisclosed) to injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen was already ruled out of Thursday's game and considered a question mark to travel to Carolina on Friday, so this news serves to further decrease his likelihood of playing in that contest. While Vatanen can return to action when he's deemed healthy, the blueliner is likely looking at Sunday against Columbus at the earliest for a chance to rejoin his teammates in action.

Vatanen (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, so he'll miss Thursday's game against Detroit and is considered a question mark to make the trip to Carolina with the team for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, Abbey Mastracco of northjersey.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen is considered a potential trade piece with the deadline approaching but has been unable to take the ice in the last four games. That absence will extend through at least Thursday's game, though it sounds as though he's unlikely to suit up Friday in Carolina as well.

Vatanen (undisclosed) is expected to remain on the shelf against the Panthers on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the fourth straight game on the sidelines for Vatanen due to his undisclosed injury. The blueliner managed just one assist in 10 games prior to getting hurt, so his absence will likely go unnoticed by the majority of fantasy owners. If the Finn continues to miss time, it could impact his trade value heading into the Feb. 24 deadline.

Vatanen (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen will miss his third straight game as he recovers from a mystery injury. The 28-year-old is a fixture in the top-four blueliners when he's in the lineup, but Mirco Mueller will stay in that spot for the time being. Vatanen has been skating, however, so there's a good chance he returns Tuesday versus the Panthers.

Vatanen (undisclosed) won't make the trip to Philadelphia for Thursday's matchup, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen will miss his second game due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old was stuck in an 18-game goal drought and registered just one point in his prior 10 contests. Considering the blueliner is set for free agency July 1, he could find himself among trade rumors heading into the deadline.

Vatanen (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for morning skate, which suggests he won't be available for Tuesday's matchup with Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen's considered day-to-day with his undisclosed injury, so he shouldn't be sidelined for long, but he'll have to wait for Thursday's game versus Philadelphia for his next chance to get into game action. Mirco Mueller will likely take Vatanen's spot in the lineup against the Canadiens.

Vatanen missed Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day after blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to Dallas, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While this isn't expected to be a long-term issue, Vatanen's in danger of missing Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens. The 28-year-old has posted 23 points -- 10 on the power play -- through 47 games this year, and he's a candidate to be traded before the Feb. 24 deadline since he'll be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Vatanen registered three assists in a 4-3 win over the Senators on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Two of Vatanen's helpers came on Devils power plays, giving the defenseman nine power-play points in 2019-20. For the season, Vatanen has five goals and 15 assists for 20 points. The 28-year-old, having produced six points over his last four games, is a hot fantasy commodity at the moment.

Vatanen managed an assist, three blocked shots, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen assisted on a Jack Hughes goal in the first period, which sparked the rally from the Devils. The Finnish defenseman has points in three of his last four games, and 16 points in 32 games overall this season. Vatanen has added 67 shots on goal, 57 blocks and 39 hits.

Vatanen scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Vatanen struck just one minute into the third period to put the Devils ahead 3-1. It was his fifth goal of the season, but his first since Nov. 1, ending his 17-game drought. Vatanen has already topped the four goals he scored in 50 games last season, and is three points from matching 17 he had in 2018-19. He could push 30 points, a plateau he hasn't reach since 2015-16 with Anaheim.