Hamilton (illness) didn't participate in Monday's practice, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear at this time if Hamilton will play in Tuesday's game against Buffalo. He has racked up 21 goals, 73 points, 270 shots on net and 86 blocked shots in 80 contests this campaign.

Hamilton tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton opened the scoring in the first period Tuesday, beating Tristan Jarry with a one-timer off a feed from Ondrej Palat. Hamilton would pick up another point with an assist on Timo Meier's power-play goal in the second. The 29-year-old defenseman has had a tremendous season offensively, with 21 goals and 73 points, both career highs.

Hamilton scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-3 win over Chicago on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the scoring at 6:09 of the first with his 20th goal of the season. It came on a one-timer from the high slot of an Ondrej Palat pass. With the points, Hamilton has 71 points (20 goals, 51 assists) this season. That makes him just the second defender in Devils history to record at least 70 points in a single season. The other? Scott Stevens put up 78 points (18 goals, 60 assists) in 1993-94.

Hamilton netted the game-winning goal in a 5-3 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been a fairly consistent offensive contributor lately, providing at least a point in six of his last nine outings. His last scoring drought of more than two straight contests took place from Nov. 28-Dec. 3, so it's been a while since Hamilton has suffered anything resembling a noteworthy slump. The 29-year-old has 19 goals and 68 points in 73 appearances this season.

Hamilton crafted a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 loss the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Just one of Hamilton's career-high-tying 18 goals have come in March, but he's generated nine assists over that 13-game span, and when it comes to NHL blueliners, only Roman Josi of the Predators has more shots than Hamilton (269 versus 246). The fun doesn't stop there, as Hamilton has 27 man-advantage points, which is far and away his best output between career stops in Boston, Calgary, Carolina and New Jersey.

Hamilton logged two assists in the Devils' 5-2 win over the Lightning on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton set up Jesper Bratt's game-tying goal midway through the second period before assisting on Nico Hischier's eventual game-winner just three minutes later. The 29-year-old Hamilton extends his career high in points to 66, with 18 goals and 48 assists. He's also added 56 hits, 76 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating through 70 games this season.

Hamilton produced a pair of assists, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton set up Timo Meier's first goal as a Devil 9:09 into the first period. In overtime, Hamilton popped up again, serving the lone assist on Nico Hischier's game-winning tally. During a five-game point streak, Hamilton has two goals and five helpers. He's secured his first 60-point campaign with 18 tallies, 43 helpers, 216 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 49 hits and a plus-23 rating through 62 outings overall.

Hamilton logged a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has collected two goals and three helpers, along with a plus-5 rating, during his four-game point streak. The 29-year-old helped out on a Jesper Bratt tally in the first period of Friday's game. Hamilton is at 59 points (25 on the power play), 212 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 49 hits, 40 PIM and a plus-22 rating through 61 outings. He's almost doubled up his point total from 62 contests a year ago (30).

Hamilton tallied a goal in the Devils' 7-5 win over Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton scored at 3:13 of the second period to put New Jersey up 4-1. It was his 18th goal and 58th point in 60 games in 2022-23. Hamilton is on a three-game scoring streak with two goals and four points over that stretch.

Hamilton recorded two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Both points were clutch for the Devils, as Hamilton picked up the secondary assist on Nico Hischier's game-tying goal with 39 seconds left in regulation before setting up Dawson Mercer for the winner in OT. Hamilton has already established a new career high with 56 points (16 goals, 40 helpers) on the season in only 58 games, and his scoring pace has actually accelerated in the new year -- over the last 13 contests, the 29-year-old blueliner has six goals and 18 points, including six multi-point performances.