Devils' Zidlicky Rests Friday: Marek Zidlicky (undisclosed) sat out Friday's optional practice, according to the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti. He likely will be in the lineup for Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (Updated 05/12/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Marek Zidlicky is tied with teammate Bryce Salvador for the team's scoring league amongst blueliners with six points. Zidlicky is likely just resting and will be back for the start of the next round. He's made some heady offensive plays and has not made too many huge defensive errors. He finished the second series against Philadelphia strongly with four points in the last three games. (Updated 05/12/2012).
05/21/2012 21:15 Video: Bryce Salvador keeps producing points for the Devils in playoffs
Bryce Salvador didn't score a single goal in 82 games this season for the New Jersey Devils. He already has three this postseason, including this goal during the first period of Game 4 against the New York Rangers on Monday night
05/19/2012 15:45 Lundqvist shuts out Devils; Rangers lead Eastern Conference finals 2-1
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday.
05/16/2012 22:51 Devils aggressive in Game 2 at MSG, even series with Rangers
David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory against the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday.
05/14/2012 22:50 Rangers surge in third period, shut out Devils in Game 1
Rangers rookie Chris Kreider and defenseman Dan Girardi both had a goal and an assist in the third period, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, as weary New York opened the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the well-rested New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
05/14/2012 10:54 Neutral Zone Wrap: Kings Quick to success
The conference finals are here. How will the Fantasy stars who remain perform as the Stanley Cup finals get closer and closer?
The Wild had to make do without Zidlicky for 32 games last year, as the play-making defenseman had sustained various injuries to his lower body and also dealt with an ailing shoulder. Assuming he can shake off the injury bug this year, Zidlicky is not someone you want to overlook in fantasy hockey. He's collected 93 points (23 G, 70 A) on the power play over the past five seasons, and is a good bet to land in the range of 40 total points in his next full season. (Updated 10/4/11)
