Palat scored a goal on four shots and added three hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Palat's tally opened the scoring at 8:10 of the first period. The 33-year-old winger has been playing at a strong level over the last month, earning seven goals and four assists across 15 contests dating back to Dec. 10. Palat has 10 goals, 19 points, 60 shots on net, 75 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 44 appearances this season.

Palat scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Kraken. He also recorded three shots on goal and a hit.

EDGE Analysis

Although Palat was held off the scoresheet across his previous three appearances, the 33-year-old veteran has been trending in the right direction lately with three goals over his last six outings. Palat is arguably going through his most productive stretch of the campaign dating back to early December since he's registered nine points (six goals, three helpers) over his last 13 contests.

Palat (mouth) is good to play in Saturday's tilt against San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Palat left Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Kings because of the injury, but he won't miss a full game. He has eight goals and 16 points in 40 appearances in 2024-25. Although he's averaged a modest 13:41 of ice time this season, Palat is projected to serve on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt on Saturday.

Palat was bleeding after taking a high stick to the mouth in the third period of Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palat didn't return to the contest, but it happened late enough where he may simply not have had enough time to get back in the game. The 33-year-old winger put up nine points over 13 outings in December but was held off the scoresheet in the shutout loss. An update on his status should be available prior to Saturday's game versus the Sharks.

Palat scored a goal on four shots and logged three hits, two blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Palat scored an even-strength goal early in the third period to put the Devils up 2-1, but Carolina responded with four goals of its own. The 33-year-old has tallied in back-to-back games, and he's found the scoresheet in three consecutive games and seven of his past nine. Palat has contributed eight goals, eight helpers and a plus-5 rating through 38 contests in 2024-25.

Palat scored his seventh goal of the season Friday in a 4-2 win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Palat got his club on the board by tying the game at 1-1 late in the opening frame. The two-time Stanley Cup winner added two shots, two blocks, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 13:17 of ice time. The 33-year-old is having his best month of the season -- he has four goals and four helpers through 11 games in December after chipping in just three goals and seven points over the first two months of 2024-25. The left-shot winger is skating on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, and through 37 appearances, Palat is up to seven goals, 15 points and a plus-6 rating.

Palat scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Palat is riding a solid stretch of play of late with goals in three of his last four outings. Even though the 33-year-old veteran endured a slow start to the campaign, he's undoubtedly trending in the right direction now. He should continue to find opportunities to produce due to his top-six role in the lineup.

Palat produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger opened the scoring for the Devils by tipping home a Jack Hughes shot from close range late in the second period. Palat has found a groove while skating on New Jersey's top line, and over the last six contests, he's picked up two goals and five points -- an impressive surge for a player who managed just three goals and six points in his first 25 appearances this season.

Palat scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Palat's goal was the only one of 39 shots from New Jersey that got past Anthony Stolarz. This was Palat's first tally since Nov. 12, and he had just three helpers over 11 games between goals. The veteran winger remains in a top-six role at even strength on paper, producing nine points, 37 shots on net, 51 hits and a minus-3 rating over 30 appearances. In reality, his average ice time is 13:31, which is in line with middle-six usage at best.

Palat provided an assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Palat chipped in four points, 15 shots on net, 26 hits and 11 blocked shots over 14 outings in November. The 33-year-old winger continues to see top-six usage at even strength with little power-play time. He's up to seven points, 31 shots, 47 hits and a minus-4 rating over 26 appearances this season, so his fantasy value is limited to deep formats.