Nathan Bastian returned to the New Jersey Devils' lineup after missing 16 games due to a jaw injury, indicating a significant recovery and potential impact on the team's performance moving forward.

Nathan Bastian is not close to being available for the New Jersey Devils. He participated in the first half of practice yesterday but remains sidelined due to injury.

Nathan Bastian will be out for several weeks due to a jaw injury and has returned to New Jersey for further evaluation.

Nathan Bastian suffered a jaw injury late in the first period and did not return to the game after instigating a fight with Ryan Lomberg. The fight, which was one-sided in favor of Lomberg, occurred after Bastian took issue with Lomberg's hit on Paul Cotter.

Nathan Bastian, a 6-foot-4 left wing for the Devils, suffered a jaw injury late in the first period and did not return to the game after instigating a fight with Ryan Lomberg. The fight was one-sided, with Lomberg landing several punches to Bastian's chin.