Nemec scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec might not even be in the lineup if the Devils were at full health, but they're missing Luke Hughes (upper body) and Brenden Dillon (lower body) and lost Johnny Kovacevic (undisclosed) early in this game. Even with the pressure of his first playoff run, Nemec stepped up to get the Devils back in this series, scoring 2:36 into the second overtime period to secure the win. He's added two PIM, two hits and two blocked shots over two playoff outings.

Nemec scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec has already been in a part-time role recently, and he could be out of the lineup altogether once Dougie Hamilton (lower body) returns. Nemec snapped a seven-game point drought Tuesday with his goal straight off a Marc McLaughlin faceoff win. The 21-year-old Nemec has contributed four points, 25 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 26 appearances this season.

Nemec scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec was scratched for the previous two games, but he replaced Dennis Cholowski in the lineup Thursday. The 21-year-old Nemec came up clutch with the game-winning tally at 8:25 of the third period. While he saw just 9:58 of ice time, the blueliner has a chance to carve out a regular role for himself over the last month of the regular season. Nemec has been limited to two points with 12 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 17 appearances this season. He should play a fair amount since Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body) and Dougie Hamilton (lower body) are both done for the regular season.

Nemec was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec was sent to Utica before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, having played in the Devils' last two games. Before that, Nemec hadn't seen any game action with the big club since Oct. 22. Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, so Nemec could prove his worth over the final stretch of the season on the condition that the former remains sidelined.

Nemec was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec had a plus-2 rating and one blocked shot across 19:44 of ice time in New Jersey's 4-0 victory over Montreal on Saturday. Nemec has one assist in 11 NHL appearances this season. He could return to the big club after the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Nemec was promoted from AHL Utica on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While Nemec's call-up came after Nico Hischier (upper body) was placed on IR, Nemec will be providing emergency blue-line depth after Jonas Siegenthaler (undisclosed) was injured in Tuesday's matchup with Pittsburgh. For his part, Nemec has been generating plenty of offense in the minors, recording 22 points over 32 games for the Comets. If Nemec does play Thursday, it would likely come at the expense of Kurtis MacDermid.

Nemec was sent to AHL Utica on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec has an assist in nine appearances with the Devils in 2024-25, but he's been a healthy scratch in each of New Jersey's past six games. The 20-year-old defenseman, who was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, will benefit from getting some ice time in the minors.

Nemec logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Nemec's first point in nine outings this season. The 20-year-old defenseman is fortunate to still be in the NHL, but that may not last much longer since Luke Hughes (shoulder) and Brett Pesce (lower body) are nearing their respective returns. Nemec has added nine shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while seeing third-pairing minutes and some power-play time.

Nemec scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec ended Jonathan Quick's shutout bid with 2:34 remaining in the third period, firing a wrister from the point to cut the Devils' deficit to 2-1. It's the first goal in 27 outings for Nemec, who had just two assists in his prior 15 appearances. The 20-year-old blueliner now has three goals and 17 points through 43 games in his rookie campaign. While he's yet to produce at a sustained pace, Nemec offers eventual top-pairing potential, and he's averaged 21:56 of ice time, including 2:44 on the power play, over his last two contests.

Nemec notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Since the start of January, Nemec has a goal and eight assists over 13 contests. The defenseman had a shot tipped in by Chris Tierney in the first period of Tuesday's win. Nemec has slotted right into a top-four role as a rookie, earning 14 points, 33 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 27 appearances. With Dougie Hamilton (pectoral) out for at least another six weeks, Nemec should continue to see big minutes and power-play time.