Bastian was recalled from his conditioning loan by the Stars on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian has been a frequent healthy scratch this year, and he was loaned to AHL Texas last week to get some additional playing time. He'll rejoin the NHL club Monday but will likely continue to serve mainly as depth for the Stars. Across 20 appearances with Dallas this year, Bastian has recorded three goals, 48 hits, 10 PIM and five blocked shots while averaging a career-low 8:17 of ice time.

Bastian was loaned to AHL Texas on Tuesday on a conditioning stint.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian has often been a healthy scratch this season, but he got back into the lineup Saturday against Chicago following a nine-game stint out of the lineup. The 28-year-old has just three points, all goals, and 48 hits over 20 appearances this season.

Bastian scored twice on three shots, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian hadn't scored since Oct. 11 versus the Avalanche, but he was the only Star with multiple goals in this game. The 27-year-old winger had been scratched for seven of the previous nine contests, and he only drew in Tuesday due to Mikko Rantanen's one-game suspension. Bastian has three goals, 12 shots on net, 38 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances this year and will continue to challenge for fourth-line minutes.

Bastian scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian tallied to tie the game at 2-2 in the second period. The 27-year-old has earned a spot on the fourth line, though he may rotate in and out of the lineup, along with Justin Hryckowian and Adam Erne, at times this season. Bastian has added five hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through two contests despite averaging just 7:25 of ice time per game.

Bastian signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Dallas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian provided four goals, 10 points, 44 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 138 hits across 59 regular-season appearances for New Jersey in 2024-25. The 27-year-old forward will be in the mix for a bottom-six role with Dallas in the 2025-26 campaign.

Bastian scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was scratched Monday versus the Canucks, but he got back in the lineup with Cody Glass (undisclosed) sidelined. The 27-year-old Bastian has been a regular in the Devils' lineup, but the team also has 15 healthy forwards on the roster, so he may sit out on occasion down the stretch. He's at four goals, 10 points, 43 shots on net, 122 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 54 outings this season.

Bastian notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian helped out on a Curtis Lazar goal in the third period. The helper was Bastian's first point since his Jan. 29 goal against the Flyers. The 27-year-old winger remains a regular on the Devils' fourth line, but he's more of a physical force than a scorer. He's up to nine points, 37 shots on net, 97 hits, 29 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 43 appearances this season.

Bastian scored a power-play goal and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian has not often seen power-play time this year, but he looks to have a chance now while Nico Hischier (upper body) is out. Hischier's injury caused some shuffling on the Devils' power-play units, with Bastian checking in on the second unit while Ondrej Palat gets a larger role with the first unit. That gives Bastian a bit more upside in deep fantasy formats, but he has just eight points with 31 shots on net, 73 hits and 27 PIM across 35 appearances this season.

Bastian (undisclosed) is slated to play Wednesday versus Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian left Monday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia due to his undisclosed ailment, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has two goals, seven points, 27 PIM and 70 hits over 34 appearances in 2024-25. Bastian is projected to play on the fourth line alongside Kurtis MacDermid and Curtis Lazar.

Bastian suffered an undisclosed injury Monday versus the Flyers, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was on the receiving end of a big hit from Philadelphia's Nick Seeler in the middle frame of Monday's 4-2 loss. Bastian did not return for the remainder of the game. Head coach Sheldon Keefe did not have an update on Bastian's status, so the 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Flyers.