Zacha (upper body) is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Bruins, Devils team reporter Catherine Bogart reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha is reportedly nearing a return, but he'll miss a seventh straight game with his upper-body injury. His next chance to return is Saturday versus the Panthers.

Zacha (upper body) will not play Sunday against Montreal but could return Thursday against Boston, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha will miss his sixth consecutive game Sunday but he's nearing his return. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 16:45 of ice time with 28 points through 56 games this season.

Zacha (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Capitals, Devils team reporter Catherine Bogart reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha will miss his fifth straight game with the injury, and he's probably questionable at best for Sunday's game versus the Canadiens. The Devils have yet to provide an update on Zacha's status, so it's unclear when he'll be able to return.

Zacha (upper body) is not expected to play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha is set to miss his fourth game with the injury. A.J. Greer was called up from AHL Utica and will slot into a fourth-line role Wednesday. Zacha's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Capitals.

Zacha (upper body) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Zacha out, New Jersey will continue dressing seven defensemen. The 24-year-old has now missed three straight games and could miss a fourth straight when the Devils fave Toronto on Wednesday. He has 28 points through 56 games this season.

Zacha (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha will miss a second straight contest with an upper-body injury. The Devils may continue to roll with an 11 forward, seven defensemen lineup until Zacha is ready to return.

Zacha (upper body) is slated to miss Wednesday's clash with Calgary, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha needs just two more points to reach the 30-point threshold for the third consecutive season. Without Zacha in the lineup, Jimmy Vesey or Nathan Bastian are the most likely candidates to step in third-line roles while Jesper Boqvist could see more minutes with the power play.

Zacha (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game versus the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha was hurt on his first shift of the game and needed some help to get to the locker room. The Devils didn't elaborate on the nature of his injury, and Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports he's doubtful to play Wednesday versus the Flames. If Zacha can't suit up, Mason Geertsen would likely enter the lineup.

Zacha (illness) is taking warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Blues, which suggests that he's ready to return after sitting out Friday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha declared himself ready to play in Sunday's game after participating in practice Saturday, per Stein, and his participation in warmups confirms his readiness. The 24-year-old forward is warming up on the third line, as coach Lindy Ruff is likely looking to ease Zacha back in after deploying him primarily on the second line in recent games.

Zacha (illness) will not play Friday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Zacha has seven points over his last eight appearances, giving him 26 through 51 games this season. He'll be considered questionable for Sunday's tilt with the Blues. Mason Geertsen will slide into the lineup in his absence.