Bastian (lower body) participated in morning skate and will be a game-time decision Saturday afternoon against San Jose, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian wasn't at practice Friday but was back on the ice Saturday. He is pointless in three games this season and if he is unable to go against the Sharks, the Devils will replace him in the lineup with one of Alexander Holtz, Jesper Boqvist or Fabian Zetterlund.

Bastian (lower body) didn't practice Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matinee matchup with San Jose. If Bastian's unable to go, look for Jesper Boqvist, Fabian Zetterlund or Alexander Holtz to enter the lineup against the Sharks.

Bastian had two shots and four hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian was noticeable despite playing just 10:35 in a fourth-line role. The Devils have deployed the 6-foot-4 winger on the power play in the past, but Bastian hasn't seen such usage early in 2022-23 and is still in search of his first point.

Bastian finished the season with 12 goals and six assists over 72 appearances split between New Jersey and Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian started the season with the Kraken, totaling one goal and one assist in 12 games. He was then reunited with the Devils and proceeded to score 11 goals and five assists in 60 appearances for New Jersey. Bastian is a tad more intriguing than your typical 24-year-old bottom-six winger because New Jersey gave him a significant role on the power play, but it's possible that usage on the man advantage will evaporate when the Devils put a healthy roster on the ice next season.

Bastian scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and added six hits in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian opened the scoring in the first period and set up an Andreas Johnsson goal in the third. During the Devils' road trip that ended Monday, Bastian racked up a goal, three assists and 15 hits in four appearances. The 24-year-old is up to 12 goals, 17 points, 91 shots on net, 196 hits and a minus-11 rating in 66 games between the Devils and the Kraken this season.

Bastian logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian began the year with the Kraken, but the Devils reacquired him via waivers in November. He's clicked well on the Devils' fourth line, earning 13 points in 53 games since his second stint with the team began. The 24-year-old has picked up an assist in two of the last three games after missing three contests with an undisclosed injury.

Bastian produced an assist and four hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian missed the previous three games with an undisclosed injury, but he was solid in his return. He set up Kevin Bahl's first NHL goal early in the second period. The assist ended a nine-game point drought for Bastian, who continues to operate in a fourth-line role. The 24-year-old winger has 14 points (11 goals, three helpers) with 84 shots on net, 185 hits, 61 PIM and a minus-13 rating through 63 appearances between the Devils and the Kraken.

Bastian (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game against Arizona but it's unclear if he'll play, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian missed the last three games after he was injured against the Islanders on April 3. The 24-year-old is healthy enough to play but the team may take extra precautions in bringing him back. He has 10 goals through 50 games with the Devils this season but he's been held scoreless in his last nine appearances.

Bastian (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Stars, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bastian will miss a third straight contest Saturday, and the Devils have yet to release an expected timetable for his return. He's only picked up 13 points through 62 games this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status.

Bastian (undisclosed) will be shelved again for Thursday's matchup with Montreal, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to getting hurt, Bastian was stuck in a rut with a nine-game pointless streak during which he recorded a mere 11 shots. In 50 games since rejoining the Devils back in November, the 24-year-old Ontario native has registered 10 goals, one assist and 73 shots while averaging 12:35 of ice time.