Hamilton (lower body) is not available for Friday's tilt with the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton will miss his first game of the season after suffering an injury in Tuesday's loss to Anaheim. The 28-year-old blueliner is considered day-to-day, so he may be able to return Saturday against the Sharks. He's tallied six points with a plus-4 rating through eight games this season.