Bastian (upper body) won't be in action versus Washington on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian will miss his third game due to his upper-body issue. The winger has only appeared in four contests this season, including his NHL debut, and has one goal, six shots and 13 hits to show for it. Once cleared to play, the winger figures to push Kurtis Gabriel and Kenny Agostino for a spot in the lineup.

Bastian (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with Columbus, Amanda Stein of the Devils's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to delivering the news that Bastian's been ruled out, Stein clarifies that his previously undisclosed injury is of the upper-body variety. Bastian's next chance to return will come Friday in Washington.

Bastian (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian got banged up Friday against the Flyers, and unfortunately only had a day to try and heal up. The Devils are extremely shorthanded on offense right now, so much so that Egor Yakovlev is moving from defense to forward just to give them four lines.

Bastian was injured in Friday night's game against the Flyers and might not travel to Boston to face the Bruins on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Devils coach John Hynes will discuss the matter with the medical staff to determine whether Bastian will be fit for the 7 p.m. ET clash. It seems that no one has been busier than New Jersey's trainers, as this team currently has eight players dealing with their respective injuries, including Bastian.

Bastian scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old lit the lamp for the first time in the NHL in only his second game with the Devils. Bastian had 17 goals, but only 23 points, in 56 games for AHL Binghamton this season, and the physical winger should get a chance to prove he can be an effective sniper on a New Jersey team rebuilding for the future.

Bastian was recalled from AHL Binghamton on Sunday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie winger has scored 27 goals and 41 points over his last two AHL campaigns. Bastian could slot into the lineup Monday against Montreal as several Devils skaters are currently injured or might be traded by tomorrow's deadline.

The Devils moved Bastian back to AHL Binghamton following Saturday's game against the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian made his NHL debut against the Ducks, receiving a five-minute major and posting a minus-1 rating over 9:32 of ice time. He will now rejoin his teammates in the AHL during the All-Star break and seems likely to remain there when the second half fires up.

The Devils promoted Bastian from AHL Binghamton on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian hasn't lit up the AHL this season, but he does own a respectable 15 points (10 goals, five assists) and a plus-10 rating over 43 games. He could be in line for his NHL debut Saturday against the Ducks, though Kurtis Gabriel was also recalled and is a candidate to be the 12th forward.

Bastian tallied a goal and an assist in OHL Mississauga's 5-3 win over Owen Sound on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian signed his entry-level contract with the Devils in October, but he has just 13 goals and 41 points in 47 games for the Steelheads. He's a big body (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) who excels at winning battles on the wall, but he has limited offensive ability. The odds are no better than 50/50 that he turns into a regular at the NHL level.

Bastian agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with New Jersey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was selected 41st overall in the 2016 NHL Draft and is currently playing in the OHL for the Mississauga Steelheads. Already this season, the winger has notched four goals and six assists in just six outings. The 18-year-old was just off the point per game pace last year and appears poised to crack that threshold in 2016-17. Although he won't suit up for the Devils this season, Bastian is certainly a player to watch in dynasty leagues.