The New Jersey Devils have provided injury updates on Nick Bjugstad and Johnathan Kovacevic, according to a report from the NJDevils Twitter account.
Nick Bjugstad, 34, is a center for the Devils who has recorded 6 goals, 3 assists, and 9 points in 61 games this season, averaging 10 minutes of ice time per game. He has been playing a role primarily on the penalty kill and has been utilized as a bottom-six forward.
Johnathan Kovacevic, 29, is a defenseman for the Devils who has contributed 8 points in 34 games this season, with 8 assists and no goals. He has been part of the team’s defensive efforts, though he has not recorded a plus-minus rating this season.
The Devils come into this update with a challenging stretch ahead, facing a series of tough matchups in the coming weeks. The team’s performance will be closely watched as they look to bounce back from recent setbacks.