The New Jersey Devils might end up using their final compliance buyout on Anton Volchenkov. Volchenkov comes with a $4.25 million annual cap hit for each of the next two seasons. He had eight assists in 56 contests and averaged just 16:47 minutes of playing time per game in 2013-14.

Anton Volchenkov had an assist in New Jersey's 2-1 shootout loss on Thursday. It was Volchenkov's fourth game since he returned from a lower-body injury. He has eight points in 55 contests this season.

Anton Volchenkov (lower body) traveled with the Devils and took part in their Tuesday morning skate. Volchenkov still won't play against Buffalo on Tuesday though. He has been sidelined since March 22.

Anton Volchenkov sat out Sunday's game with a lower body injury. Volchenkov was injured on Saturday when the Devils took on the Rangers. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Anton Volchenkov left Saturday's game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury. He will not play Sunday against Toronto. Volchenkov will be re-evaluated after Sunday's contest. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Defenseman Anton Volchenkov was back in the lineup with the New Jersey Devils Tuesday after being a healthy scratch the previous three games. Volchenkov replaced rookie Eric Gelinas, who was a healthy scratch. Volchenkov looked good in his return during the Devils' 2-1 win over Philadelphia, tying for the team lead with five hits and four blocked shots and helping kill off all six of the Flyers' power plays.

Anton Volchenkov will be inserted back into the Devils' lineup on Tuesday. Volchenkov spent three straight games in the press box. He's projected to serve on the team's second defensive pairing alongside Bryce Salvador.

Anton Volchenkov is over his lower-body injury. Volchenkov missed three games before the Olympic break due to the ailment. He should be available when the Devils' schedule resumes.

Defenseman Anton Volchenkov missed his second consecutive game Friday night with a lower-body injury he sustained in a loss Jan. 31 in Nashville, and he'll be out against the Washington Capitals tonight. Volchenkov practiced with the team Thursday and took part in Friday's optional morning skate, but he'll likely be held out until after the Olympic break. "It will take a couple more extra days," Volchenkov said. "More like a couple weeks, I guess."

Anton Volchenkov (lower body) will not return on Friday. The good news is that Volchenkov felt good after the Devils' optional skate and might play on Saturday. If not, he'll have plenty of time to recover during the Olympic break.