Palat (lower body) has begun skating but is not ready to rejoin the team for practice, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It's a step in the right direction for Palat, though he still has several hurdles to clear before he returns to the lineup. At this point, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting the veteran winger to return before the All-Star break, which would see him out of the lineup for at least the next three contests.

Palat (lower body) will be out for some time after coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Tuesday, "We don't expect back short-term," per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Palat has already missed three games due to his lower-body injury and should probably be considered out indefinitely at this point. In his last nine outings, the 32-year-old winger managed just one point while putting 18 shots on net. Nathan Bastian figures to see a top-six role with both Palat and Timo Meier (abdomen) on the shelf.

Palat (lower body) was injured in Tuesday's practice and is expected to miss a few more games, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Palat was a surprise scratch for Wednesday's contest versus the Capitals. Based on head coach Lindy Ruff's postgame comments, Palat shouldn't be expected to play in the Devils' upcoming back-to-back versus the Blackhawks and Canucks on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The winger's absence was covered by Colin Miller on Wednesday, but forward Graeme Clarke is also an option to enter the lineup during Palat's absence.

Palat (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Palat saw 15:15 of ice time in Saturday's game versus the Bruins, so it's unclear when he was hurt. The winger has just one goal on 18 shots over his last nine games. The Devils will dress seven defensemen Wednesday, with Brendan Smith shifting to forward and Colin Miller entering the lineup.

Palat scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Palat started slowly this season, but he's picked up eight points and a plus-4 rating over his last 11 contests. The 32-year-old winger opened the scoring late in the first period of Thursday's victory. For the year, he's managed four goals, 12 points, 43 shots on net, 23 hits, 19 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 24 appearances. Palat should continue to play as a complementary forward in a top-six role.

Palat scored a goal on six shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Palat's tally in the third period cut the deficit to 4-3, but the Devils couldn't pull even. All three of his goals have come in the last seven games, and he's added two assists in that span. The 32-year-old winger is up to 11 points, 41 shots on net, 23 hits, 12 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 22 outings overall. Palat can chip in offense at a slightly higher rate than he's shown, but he hasn't topped the 50-point mark since 2016-17.

Palat posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Palat has a pair of power-play helpers over his last three games. The 32-year-old winger has started slow and has yet to get on the scoresheet in consecutive contests. He's at five assists (four on the power play) with 23 shots on net, 14 hits, 19 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 14 outings.

Palat notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Palat helped out on a Dougie Hamilton goal in the second period. Offense has been hard for Palat to find despite the Devils' general success with putting pucks in the net this season. The veteran winger has four helpers (three on the power play) with 19 shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 12 contests. Despite his struggles, he should continue to see middle-six minutes.

Palat earned a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Palat was the secondary distributor on a timely Jack Hughes goal in the third period. Hughes currently leads the league with 10 points, which makes Palat a rather sneaky fantasy option whenever he's on the ice with him. Two man-advantage helpers comprise Palat's point total through four games.

Palat recorded an assist with the man advantage against Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Palat was limited to just three power-play points last season in 49 games but has already opened his account this year. If he can stay healthy in 2023-24, the veteran winger should get back to producing at a 40-point pace, a mark he reached in three consecutive campaigns prior to the 2022-23 season.