Nov 8
C Patrik Elias was a healthy scratch Saturday in Ottawa for precautionary reasons after returning to the New Jersey lineup for Friday's home victory over the Islanders after missing the first 13 games following groin surgery.
Nov 8
Elias was a healthy scratch Saturday against Ottawa.
Advice: Elias returned to the Devils lineup for Friday's home win over the Islanders after missing the first 13 games following groin surgery. He was held out from playing consecutive games for precautionary reasons.
Nov 5
Elias (groin) is expected to make his season debut Friday against the Islanders and will play center, the Newark Star-Ledger.
Recommendation: Elias is a natural left winger, but the Devils are dealing with an injury to Rob Niedermayer (upper body), the Czech will be at center. Elias expects to play barring unusual soreness Friday morning. Elias underwent groin surgery on September 15 and has felt good in practice this week. Look for him to see plenty of offensive chances and feel safe to activate him had he been stashed on your roster these six weeks.
