Dowling registered an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.
Dowling ended a three-game point drought with the helper. He has five points, 20 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-1 rating over 36 appearances this season. Erik Haula (ankle) is nearing a return to the lineup, but Dowling seems likely to remain in a bottom-six role at least as long as Nico Hischier (upper body) is out.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Snags assist in win
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Dowling notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.
Dowling had not gotten on the scoresheet in his last 16 games. The 34-year-old has filled in as a depth center at various times in 2024-25, earning four points, 20 shots on net, 23 hits, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating across 32 appearances. He'll likely remain in the lineup as long as Erik Haula (ankle) is unavailable, but Dowling doesn't add enough to help in most fantasy formats.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Healthy scratch Saturday
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Dowling (illness) was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia, per James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.
Dowling wasn't on the ice for Saturday's pregame warmups, and a flu bug was going through the room, but his absence from the lineup wasn't illness-related. He has earned two goals, one assist, 17 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 22 hits in 30 NHL appearances this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Out Saturday
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Dowling (illness) will not play Saturday against the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Dowling will be sidelined Saturday after appearing in the Devils' previous five contests. The 34-year-old forward has two goals and three points in 30 games this season. Brian Halonen figures to enter the lineup in Dowling's absence.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Recalled Thursday
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Dowling was called up by the Devils on Thursday.
Dowling has two goals and three points over 21 appearances with New Jersey in 2024-25. He also has two goals and four points across seven outings with AHL Utica. Dowling cleared waivers Tuesday and was briefly sent to the minors before being recalled.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Waived for AHL demotion
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Dowling was placed on waivers Tuesday with the intention to assign him to AHL Utica.
The Devils activated Curtis Lazar (knee) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Dowling has contributed two goals, one assist, 16 hits and 14 shots on net in 21 NHL appearances this campaign.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Tallies in Saturday's loss
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Dowling scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Capitals.
Dowling has two goals over his last four games while playing limited minutes on the fourth line. He's topped 10 minutes of ice time in just three of his 15 appearances this season. The 34-year-old center has three points, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating. His playing time is too low to make much of an impact in fantasy.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Rare contribution on offense
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Dowling scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators.
Dowling still played a team-low 9:25, but he was able to provide an extra layer of security with his empty-netter. The goal was his first since Jan. 25. The 34-year-old has picked up two points, seven shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-2 rating over 12 appearances in a fourth-line role this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Grabs helper in season debut
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Dowling posted an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.
Dowling was called up from AHL Utica on Tuesday to replaced Curtis Lazar (lower body) in the lineup. Dowling likely got the call to enter the lineup because the Devils needed a center rather than moving Dawson Mercer off the wing to let Kurtis MacDermid into the lineup. The 34-year-old Dowling has a total of 20 points over 101 career NHL appearances, so he won't be a player fantasy managers need to keep a close eye on while he's up with the big club.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Summoned from minors
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Tuesday.
Dowling could play Wednesday against Vancouver after Curtis Lazar (lower body) suffered an injury in Sunday's 6-2 win over Anaheim. The 34-year-old Dowling has two goals and two assists in six AHL outings this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Placed on waivers Friday
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Dowling was placed on waivers by the Devils on Friday.
The journeyman center played in only two NHL games during the regular season in 2023-24, scoring once. Dowling will be sent to AHL Utica, assuming he passes through waivers.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Heads to minors
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Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.
Dowling has contributed one goal, three shots on net, one blocked shot and one hit in two NHL appearances this season. He also has eight goals and 19 points over 30 AHL contests this campaign.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Promoted from AHL
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday.
The Devils were down to 12 healthy forwards as Michael McLeod (personal) is not with the team at this time. Dowling could see action Thursday versus Carolina as a fourth-line winger, but he's more likely to be New Jersey's extra forward. Dowling has eight goals and 19 points in 30 AHL games this year.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Sent down
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Dowling was assigned to AHL Utica on Monday.
Dowling was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 4-3 win over Minnesota. He has three assists in four AHL outings this season.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Called up Sunday
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Dowling was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday.
Colin Miller (lower body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Dowling will serve as additional depth at center with Nico Hischier (upper body) ruled out. Dowling played 27 games with Dallas last season, tallying a goal and four assists.
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Devils' Justin Dowling: Signs two-year pact with New Jersey
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Dowling inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Saturday.
Dowling notched 11 goals and 46 points in 56 games with AHL Abbotsford last season. He has contributed 18 points in 98 career NHL outings. The 32-year-old forward is likely to start 2023-24 in the minors.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Cut from camp
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Dowling was waived by the Canucks on Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
In the likely event he passes through waivers unclaimed, Dowling will head to Vancouver's AHL affiliate. The 32-year-old forward picked up four points through 22 appearances with the Canucks last season.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Lands on waivers
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Dowling was placed on waivers Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Dowling has logged four points over 22 games this season. The 31-year-old's last NHL point was an assist in a 3-1 victory over Chicago on Jan. 31.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Supplies helper Monday
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Dowling recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Dowling has played in just three of the last seven games since he cleared the COVID-19 protocols. The 31-year-old had been held off the scoresheet in his previous 10 contests entering Monday. With four points, 17 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances, Dowling doesn't need to be tracked closely in fantasy. He's unlikely to see more than a bottom-six role when he enters the lineup.
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Canucks' Justin Dowling: Garners helper Friday
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Dowling recorded an assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Dowling hadn't played in the last six games, but with the Canucks struggling, he replaced Juno Lammikko on the fourth line Friday. Dowling found Vasili Podkolzin for a first-period tally, with the former earning his third point in 10 appearances. The 31-year-old Dowling shouldn't be considered a lock for the lineup, and with just 11 shots on net, six hits and a minus-2 rating, he's essentially a non-factor in fantasy.