Nosek, who hasn't played since Nov. 18 because of an upper-body injury, recently aggravated his right foot injury, which kept him out of the lineup from Oct. 16-Nov. 7. He underwent foot surgery Wednesday, and the Devils announced Friday that he's out indefinitely.
Nosek was already on injured reserve because of his upper-body issue. He has no points, four hits and three blocks in six contests this season. When Nosek is healthy, he will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.
Nosek (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Nosek's move to injured reserve coincides with the activation of Nico Hischier (upper body) from the IR list. Nosek is expected to miss his third straight contest Saturday versus Buffalo.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Out Friday
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Nosek (upper body) will miss Friday's game versus Columbus, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Nosek was also unavailable for Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Detroit. He has no points, four hits and three blocks in six contests this season. When Nosek is ready to return, he might serve in a fourth-line capacity.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Won't play Wednesday
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Nosek (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Detroit, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports.
Nosek has no points, a minus-2 rating, four hits and three blocks in six contests this season. He was hurt in the first period of Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. Nosek's absence might result in Chris Tierney playing Wednesday after serving as a healthy scratch in New Jersey's previous two games.
Nosek (upper body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Rangers.
Nosek suffered the injury on a hit from Jacob Trouba in the first period. The 31-year-old Nosek failed to record a point over four contests since returning from a lower-body injury earlier in November. His status for Wednesday's contest in Detroit has yet to be determined.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Returns to action Friday
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Nosek (lower body) will be back in the lineup Friday versus Washington.
Nosek has missed the last 10 games after he was injured versus Arizona during the second game of the season. Nosek has yet to pick up a point through two contests. He will start on the third line alongside Erik Haula and Curtis Lazar.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Nearing return to ice
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Nosek (lower body) told reporters ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington that he was feeling ready to get back on the ice, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Nosek hasn't been activated off injured reserve yet but seems to be trending in the right direction. The 31-year-old winger has been out of action since Oct. 13 versus Arizona, a stretch of 10 games on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. If the Czech gets back into the lineup Friday, it could be in a top-six role in addition to seeing some power-play minutes.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Lands on injured reserve
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Nosek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Nosek can be activated whenever he is ready to return since he has already missed a week, but he shouldn't be expected to play Tuesday against Montreal. In a corresponding move, Cal Foote was recalled from AHL Utica to provide the Devils with an extra blueliner ahead of Tuesday's contest.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Won't return Friday
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Nosek (lower body) isn't available for Friday's game against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
It will be New Jersey's second straight game without Nosek. He has no points, a shot, a hit and a block in two appearances this season. With Nosek out Friday, Curtis Lazar is projected to serve on the fourth line for the second consecutive contest.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Not playing Monday
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Nosek (lower body) won't play Monday against Florida, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Nosek has provided one shot on goal, one blocked shot and one hit in two appearances this season. He is considered day-to-day. With Nosek unavailable, Curtis Lazar is projected to return to the fourth line against the Panthers on Monday.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Doubtful for Monday
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Nosek (lower body) missed practice Sunday and is considered doubtful to play Monday versus Florida, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Nosek has provided one shot on goal, one blocked shot and one hit through two games this season. In 66 appearances with Boston during the 2022-23 campaign, he contributed seven goals, 18 points and 69 hits. If Nosek is ruled out for Monday's contest, Curtis Lazar could draw back in after being scratched in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Arizona.
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Devils' Tomas Nosek: Heading to New Jersey
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Nosek signed a one-year, $1 million contract with New Jersey on Wednesday, according to Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.
Nosek was an unrestricted free agent after completing his two-year, $3.5 million contract with Boston. He had seven goals, 18 points, 48 PIM, 69 hits and 31 blocks in 66 contests with the Bruins last season. He should serve in a bottom-six role with the Devils in 2023-24.
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Bruins' Tomas Nosek: Practices Saturday
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Nosek (illness) was on the ice for Saturday's practice, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.
Nosek should be available for Game 1 against Florida on Monday after sitting out Thursday's 5-4 win over Montreal. He collected 18 points and 69 hits in 66 contests during the regular season.
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Bruins' Tomas Nosek: Not playing Thursday
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Nosek (illness) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Montreal, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Nosek had a goal and an assist Tuesday, giving the winger seven goals and 18 points in 66 games this season. The Bruins are likely just being cautious with Nosek as they are headed to the playoffs starting Monday.
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Bruins' Tomas Nosek: Dealing with illness
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Nosek is battling an illness and might not travel with the Bruins for Thursday's game in Montreal.
Nosek has seven goals and 18 points in 66 contests in 2022-23. The Bruins don't have anything of note left to play for before the playoffs, so there's a good chance they'll let Nosek rest Thursday if he's even marginally below 100%. If he does miss the contest, then Jakub Lauko will likely draw into the lineup.
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Bruins' Tomas Nosek: Two-point effort Tuesday
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Nosek scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
Both points came in the third period as the Bruins blew open what had been a 2-1 lead. It's Nosek's first multi-point performance of the season, and the fourth liner has a mdoest seven goals and 18 points -- tying his career high -- through 66 games.
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Bruins' Tomas Nosek: Grabs empty-netter Thursday
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Nosek scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Jets.
Nosek capped Boston's 3-0 victory with an empty-net tally in the third period. The 30-year-old forward is up to six goals and 13 points through 52 games this season. While Nosek has played a steady role for the Bruins this season, he's not likely to produce much offensively on the fourth line. He's yet to top 10 goals or 20 points in his eight-year NHL career.
