Fiddler will be out of the lineup for 3-to-4 weeks with a lower-body ailment, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiddler's loss, while impactful for the Devils, is unlikely to have much effect on owners given his 11-game pointless streak and overall lack of production this year -- three points in 35 outings. A penalty-kill specialist, the center offers little in terms of fantasy value at this point in his career. New Jersey have placed Fiddler on injured reserve per the NHL Media Site.

Fiddler (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against Philadelphia on Thursday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fiddler will not miss any time after blocking a shot in Tuesday's outing. Despite averaging 12:08 of ice time per game, the center has been unable to write himself onto the scoresheet in his last eight appearances. In addition, the 36-year-old veteran's results in the defensive zone have been mixed, as he posted a minus-6 rating, but did block six shots and dish out 10 hits.

Fiddler did not take part in Wednesday's practice after blocking a Roman Josi shot against Nashville on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The silverlining for Fiddler owners is that it wasn't a Shea Weber shot, the reigning hardest shot in the league. The Devils have not provided any additional details on the nature of Fiddler's injury, so his status Thursday against the Flyers should probably be considered questionable at best. The gritty center's primary contributions this year have come from PIM (21) and hits (34), rather than scoring. Unless you are in need of ancillary stats, you can likely leave the 36-year-old out of your fantasy lineups.

Fiddler got in a fight with Anaheim's Ryan Kesler in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

It didn't take long for the two to drop the gloves, with just 30 seconds having elapsed in the first period. Fiddler's five penalty minutes from the fight were his only contribution to the box score, which shouldn't come as a surprise given the 36-year-old veteran's fourth-line center role.

Fiddler signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Devils on Friday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old will enter his 14th year in the league after most recently spending five seasons in Dallas. He'll provide added depth at center with Travis Zajac, Adam Henrique, and Jacob Josefson all likely ahead of Fiddler in the pecking order.

Fiddler notched two goals -- one shorthanded -- and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 rout of the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Fiddler had not found twine in seven straight coming into Tuesday, but the 35-year-old was able to register his second multi-goal outing of the season against a struggling Scott Darling. The center has now lit the lamp 12 times this year, one short of tying his career-high.

Fiddler tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Fiddler knotted the score with just 1:31 remaining in regulation, but it was only enough to earn one point, as Dallas ultimately took an early penalty in the extra frame before falling in overtime. With just 18 points on the season, the 35-year-old is unlikely to be much of a factor in most fantasy formats.

Fiddler snagged his seventh goal of the season in Tuesday's victory over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's tally was Fiddler's first point in 10 contests and just his 16th of the season. Averaging under 12 minutes of ice time per game, the veteran's lack of offensive production is unlikely to end any time soon. A role player for the Stars, the center adds little in terms of fantasy value.

Fiddler assisted on the lone Dallas goal in Thursday's loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

That gives the 35-year-old center eight assists and 11 points on the season. He's consistently seeing around 10-12 minutes a night, limiting his already limited value.

Fiddler assisted on the lone Stars goal in Friday's loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

That assist halts a nine-game stretch where Fiddler didn't have a point. Not only was he held without a point over that stretch, he was held without a shot in four of those games. Fiddler's contributions for a fantasy roster are minimal.