Devils' Curtis Lazar: Available if needed

Lazar (lower body) will be an option for Thursday's matchup with Washington, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Although Lazar has been medically cleared to play, there's no guarantee he'll be in the lineup against the Capitals. The 28-year-old forward has picked up just five points through 48 games split between the Canucks and the Devils this season.