Dowling was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling was a healthy scratch Thursday after failing to pick up a point in two January games, his first two this season in the NHL. Dowling had five goals and 11 assists in 24 AHL games before his recall.

Dowling will be recalled from AHL Hartford on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling, along with Brett Berard and Anton Blidh, will join the Rangers ahead of Friday's Winter Classic matchup with Florida. If Dowling gets into the lineup, it will mark his Rangers debut after he played in 52 regular-season games for the Devils last year.

Dowling logged three assists in AHL Hartford's 5-2 win over Springfield on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling has gone six games without a goal, but he has six assists in that span. For the season, the veteran forward has four goals and 11 helpers through 20 contests. He won't wow with his offense, often hovering in the 40-50 point range in the AHL, but he could be a candidate for a call-up if the Rangers want to remodel their fourth line at any point.

Dowling scored two goals in AHL Hartford's 4-1 win over Charlotte on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling had just one assist over the first six games of the AHL campaign. The 35-year-old is an experienced veteran and could be an option if the Rangers want to go with a defensive forward as a replacement for Matt Rempe (upper body), who is out with a long-term injury and may eventually land on injured reserve. Dowling had seven points in 52 regular-season games with the Devils last year.

Dowling (lower body) was designated for waivers by the Rangers on Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling's pending shift to the minors, assuming he clears waivers, indicates that his lower-body injury is behind him. Despite playing in 52 regular-season games for the Devils last year, the 34-year-old center will likely spend the majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors but figures to be on the shortlist of call-ups should the team need a forward.

Dowling (lower body) will not be available to face the Islanders on Monday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling was working with the non-game group, so it's possible that he will be ready in time to face the Devils on Thursday. Given the Rangers' forward depth, Dowling figures to be a long shot to make the Opening Night roster and likely will have to play the bulk of his games in the minors with AHL Hartford.

Dowling (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Islanders, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling was held out of practice Wednesday due to his injury, and he'll be unavailable for the team's preseason game a day later. However, he skated on his own Thursday, signaling that he may be able to return to game action relatively soon. His next opportunity to suit up during the preseason will be Monday against the Islanders.

Dowling will not take part in Wednesday's training camp session due to a lower-body injury, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling played in 52 regular-season games for the Devils last year, and he garnered two goals, five helpers and 51 hits while averaging 10:13 of ice time. Even with his injury absence, the veteran center should be capable of making the Opening Night roster as a bottom-six player. While Dowling can add some physicality to the lineup, he doesn't offer enough in any one category to make him more than a low-end fantasy target.

Dowling signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling contributed two goals, five assists, 34 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 51 hits in 52 regular-season appearances with New Jersey in 2024-25. He will battle for a depth spot on the Rangers during training camp.

Dowling notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Dowling played in a fourth straight game Saturday, and he was able to snap his 10-game point drought. During the skid, he was also scratched 10 times. Dowling has been in the lineup as a bottom-six center, but his playing time is likely to decrease once Cody Glass (undisclosed) is ready to return. Dowling is at six points -- matching his career high -- while adding 31 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 47 appearances.