Graves logged an assist, four blocked shots, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Graves continues to be a physical presence on defense, but he also managed six assists in 12 outings in January. The 26-year-old set up a Nathan Bastian tally in Monday's contest. Graves is up to 17 points, 65 shots on net, 77 blocked shots, 47 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating in 39 appearances.

Graves collected three blocked shots, two PIM, and two hits in a 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Graves logged 25:28 minutes Thursday, the second time in his last five contests going over 25 minutes. The added workload hasn't seemed to diminish his production though. The defenseman has three assists over his last six games and 10 helpers through 32 games this season.

Graves was spotted on the ice during Sunday's practice, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

All five New Jersey players that were in the COVID-19 protocols last week have exited it, and all five were spotted on the ice during Sunday's practice session. Graves has three goals and seven assists across 25 appearances this season, and he should be available for Wednesday's game against the Sabres -- if the season resumes as expected.

Graves (COVID-19) is back at practice Monday, Catherine Bogart reports.

EDGE Analysis

Graves and Nico Hischier missed the full 10 days in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols but have now been cleared to return to play. Through his four games played prior to entering protocols, he recorded two points and posted a minus-3 figure.

Graves was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols and won't play Saturday versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Graves' absence will be a big blow to the Devils' defense corps, as he's averaged 20:59 of ice time through 25 contests. He could be forced to miss a minimum of 10 days if subsequent testing confirms yields more positive results for the virus.

Graves scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

It was a night of wild momentum swings -- the Devils found themselves in a 3-0 hole before eight minutes had elapsed in the first period, but Graves helped them surge back and take a 4-3 lead early in the first period, only for Winnipeg to dominate the rest of the game. The 26-year-old blueliner is off to quick start to December with three points in two games, but on the season he has only 10 points (three goals and seven helpers) through 22 contests.

Graves scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Graves got the Devils on the board just 24 seconds after Kirill Kaprizov gave the Wild a 3-0 lead in the second period. The tally was Graves' second of the year and his first point in his last five games. The defenseman is up to two goals, six assists, 31 shots on net, 40 blocks, 28 hits and a plus-8 rating in 21 appearances. He'll continue to pair with Dougie Hamilton as the Devils' top defense unit.

Graves (undisclosed) will suit up Sunday against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old blueliner will be in his usual top-pair role Sunday. Graves has six points and a plus-6 rating while averaging 22 minutes of ice time through 13 games this season.

Graves (undisclosed) is a game-time decision Sunday against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Graves will take the ice for pregame warmups before a decision is made on his ability to play. He exited Saturday's game against Boston after playing 17:54 (a little more than four minutes less than his season average) due to a collision with Taylor Hall.

Graves is day-to-day after colliding with Taylor Hall and exiting Saturday's game against Boston, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Lindy Ruff said he hopes Graves can play in Sunday's game against the Rangers. An update on the 26-year-old, who's averaged 22:20 TOI per game and tallied six points this season, should become available before Sunday's contest.