Anton Volchenkov (lower-body injury), who did not participate in Tuesday's optional practice, will attempt to skate Wednesday morning with his teammates. We do not believe the A-Train will be able to suit up against the Bruins Wednesday night, however. The good news is that Volchenkov's injury is improving. Consider him day-to-day.

Anton Volchenkov's lower body strain is believed to be a right leg injury. Volchenkov will miss Monday's game against his former employers, the Ottawa Senators. "I came on the trip hoping maybe I would feel better for tonight," Volchenkov said. "But, at the same time, I don't want to hurt myself (worse) and be out for longer. Hopefully, I'll be ready for Wednesday's game against Boston."

Anton Volchenkov isn't taking part in Monday's practice. Volchenkov is traveling with the Devils, but he should be considered doubtful for the Devils' game against Ottawa on Monday. Volchenkov left Saturday's game due to a lower body strain.

Anton Volchenkov did not practice with the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 1, but he will travel with the team. Volchenkov got injured during Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body "strain." Volchenkov has five assists, a -7 rating and 20 PIM this season.

Anton Volchenkov (lower body) might miss Monday's game. Volchenkov left Saturday's contest in the second period due to the ailment. Although the Devils haven't specified what specifically is bothering Volchenkov, coach Pete DeBoer has described it as a strain.

Anton Volchenkov left Saturday's game early in the second period due to a lower body injury. Volchenkov only ended up logging 5:06 minutes of playing time as a result. He missed about a week earlier this month because of a hand injury.

The Devils have taken Anton Volchenkov (hand) off of the injured reserve list. This move was expected, as Volchenkov will return to the Devils' lineup on Friday. He missed three games due to the ailment.

Anton Volchenkov (hand) said he is "ready to go" after participating in Thursday's practice. The defensive blueliner has missed the past three games with a hand injury that he originally sustained last week in Toronto and then aggravated against Ottawa. Volchenkov will probably come off injured reserve prior to Friday's contest versus Dallas and make his return to lineup.

Anton Volchenkov (hand) will probably return by the end of the week, according to Devils GM Lou Lamoriello. Volchenkov doesn't have much fantasy value in standard leagues, but he is a great defensive defenseman. He has 60 hits and 51 blocked shots in 27 games this season.

Anton Volchenkov (hand) has been placed on New Jersey's injured reserve list. He wasn't expected to play on Monday or Tuesday night and Cam Janssen is ready to return so the roster move was moved. Volchenkov aggravated his previously injured hand in Thursday's game against Ottawa. If he is ready by Friday then he is eligible to be activated.