Nemec scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec has not featured in 14 of the Devils' last 18 games, mainly due to a 12-game absence because of a lower-body injury, but the 21-year-old blueliner came through in the clutch for the Devils in this one. Nemec has already tied his career-high mark in points with 19, as he's tallied eight goals and 11 assists in 35 contests to date. The second overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft is making a strong case to show he deserves a bigger role in the Devils' defensive scheme.

Nemec will return to the lineup Thursday in Pittsburgh after missing 12 games with a lower-body injury, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec has taken his game to a new level in 2025-26, tallying seven goals and adding 11 assists in 31 games before the injury. The second overall pick in 2022, Nemec will likely be eased back into the lineup given the length of his absence.

Nemec was put on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec has missed back-to-back games as a result of his lower-body injury, and he'll now be forced to miss at least one more. Dougie Hamilton will continue to see the biggest uptick in ice time due to Nemec's absence, as the former has received more work than his usual allotment on the right side of New Jersey's blue line in the last two contests. With Nemec's placement on injured reserve freeing up a roster spot, Nathan Legare was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.

Nemec (lower body) sustained an injury during Friday's practice and will miss some time, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec's injury is not day-to-day, but a timeline for his return is unclear. He has seven goals, 18 points, 50 shots on net and 46 blocked shots through 31 appearances this season. Dennis Cholowski will replace Nemec in Saturday's lineup against Anaheim.

Nemec notched two assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec is heating up again with three points over his last two games. The 21-year-old blueliner has contributed decent offense regardless of his spot in the lineup this season, and he's bounced around semi-frequently. For the year, he's up to seven goals, 11 helpers, 50 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 31 outings. He needs two more points to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in his three-year career.

Nemec scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec scored at 5:09 of the first period to tie the game at 1-1. The 21-year-old defenseman had gone four contests without a point prior to Tuesday. He's on the third pairing at even strength, which could lead to some inconsistent offense, but he still has a sizeable power-play role. For the season, Nemec is at seven goals, 16 points, 47 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 30 appearances.

Nemec scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went minus-4 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec continues to show growth on offense -- he's earned two goals and an assist over his last five contests. The 21-year-old is seeing top-four minutes, but Saturday's performance was a bumpy one for him after a November that saw him post a minus rating in just two of 14 contests. He's up to six goals, 15 points, 38 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 25 appearances this season. Nemec will have a career year on offense with five more points, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him achieve that before the midpoint of the campaign.

Nemec scored the game-winning goal, placed two shots on net and dished out two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec found the back of the net less than three minutes into overtime to send New Jersey home with the team's second straight win. With the twine finder, the 21-year-old blueliner has five goals, 14 points, 34 shots on goal and 35 blocks through 23 games this season. The No. 2 overall selection from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft has stepped up offensively this season and is well on his way to a career year. With Dougie Hamilton having experienced a lower-body injury earlier in November, Nemec has been neck-and-neck with Luke Hughes for the most points from New Jersey's blue line. Nemec remains a solid option despite Hamilton's return due to a hot start to the year offensively.

Nemec scored three goals on five shots and went plus-4 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec scored his first goal of the season Monday versus the Islanders, and he liked it so much that he followed up with a hat trick Wednesday. His first two goals each tied the game, and his third was the game-winner at 3:28 of overtime. For the season, the defenseman has already potted a career-high four goals while adding eight assists, 22 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 17 appearances. Nemec should continue to see increased usage while Dougie Hamilton (lower body) and Brett Pesce (upper body) are out.

Nemec scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Nemec scored at 19:55 of the third period to force overtime, though the Devils would still lose in the extra session. The 21-year-old Nemec looks to be gaining some responsibility in the absence of Dougie Hamilton (lower body). Over the last two games, Nemec has been over 22 minutes of ice time while seeing usage in the top four and on the second power-play unit. The blueliner has a goal, eight assists, 17 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 16 appearances this season and could make for a good short-term add in redraft formats.