Bastian (jaw) will be out for "several weeks", Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian left Friday's game against the Flames following a fight with Ryan Lomberg, and it now appears that the winger could be in for an extended absence. The 26-year-old Bastian had gotten off to a nice start this season, tallying two goals and five points in his first 12 games. Kurtis MacDermid figures to take over on the Devils' fourth line in Bastian's absence.

Bastian (jaw) won't return to Friday's game versus the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was presumably injured after taking a beating in a fight with Ryan Lomberg in the first period. The 26-year-old Bastian racked up two hits and 17 PIM in this contest. If he's forced to miss time, the Devils have a similar player to replace him on the fourth line in Kurtis MacDermid. An update on Bastian's status should be available prior to Monday's game in Edmonton.

Bastian logged an assist and five hits in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was scratched for each of the previous two games, but he drew back in on the fourth line Wednesday. The 26-year-old forward has five points, 11 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-1 rating through 11 contests this season. His recent stint in the press box proves he's not a lock for the lineup, but he's had a strong start to the campaign as a physical presence and depth scorer. Still, as a fourth-liner, he won't offer much of an impact in fantasy.

Bastian scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian has two goals in his last three games. The 26-year-old winger has filled a fourth-line role this season, so stretches of offense like that are unlikely to be the norm. He's at four points, 11 shots on net, 10 hits and an even plus-minus rating through nine appearances. Bastian's biggest contributions usually come in the form of hits.

Bastian scored a shorthanded game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old winger collected his first career shortie in the second period, keeping the puck on a 2-on-1 counter-attack and ripping it past Anton Forsberg to give the Devils a 2-0 lead. Bastian's bottom-six role doesn't offer much fantasy upside, but he's had a solid start to the season with a goal and three points in seven appearances to go along with nine hits, seven shots, five blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating.

Bastian recorded a pair of assists in a 4-1 win versus the Sabres on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was limited to just 54 regular-season games for the Devils last year, logging just 12 points along the way. Even with his strong performance in the regular-season opener, the 26-year-old winger's ceiling likely remains in the 20-25 point range, in part due to his bottom-six role. If he were to force his way into more responsibilities, including a power-play assignment, perhaps Bastian could push for a higher point total.

Bastian (lower body) is healthy at training camp Friday after missing the last 26 games of the regular season in 2024, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian finished the 2023-24 season with five goals, seven assists and 143 hits in 54 games. He could have a tough time cracking the Devils' lineup in 2024-25 as he is in a battle for a spot on the fourth line with Paul Cotter and Nolan Foote.

Bastian (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian will miss at least the next three games after being injured in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers. He has registered 12 points, 57 shots on goal and 144 hits in 54 contests this season. New Jersey summoned Brian Halonen from AHL Utica on Friday for some additional forward depth.

Bastian (upper body) didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was bloodied on a hit by Matt Rempe in the first period and quickly left the game. When he came back, Bastian got hit by Jacob Trouba and then fought the Rangers' captain. While Bastian finished the second period, he didn't come back for the third, and he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Canadiens.

Bastian scored a pair of goals in Saturday's 6-3 Stadium Series victory over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian extended New Jersey's lead to 4-1 late in the second period, beating Samuel Ersson with a wrister on the rush, before adding an empty-netter to seal the Devils' win in the Stadium Series. It's just Bastian's second multi-point game of the year --he came into Saturday's contest with just three goals on the season and one in his previous 14 outings. The 26-year-old Bastian now has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) with 132 hits through 52 games this season while skating on the Devils' fourth line.