Overview
- New Jersey placed defenseman Simon Nemec on injured reserve with a lower-body injury sustained at practice last week, and he has not played since Dec. 11.
- The move opened a roster spot for forward Nathan Légaré, who was recalled from AHL Utica and took part in Tuesday’s practice.
- Nemec’s IR stint could be retroactive to Dec. 12, which would make him eligible to return as soon as Dec. 21 against Buffalo under NHL rules.
- Légaré, 24, made his NHL debut last season and has appeared in one game this year while still seeking his first NHL point after extensive AHL time.
- The Devils continue to weather multiple absences, including Jack Hughes after a hand cut, have gone 3-7-0 in their past 10, and are set to visit Vegas on Wednesday and Utah on Friday.