Elias swaps onto the top line as the Devils put all of their top offensive weapons in the same place. The Devils' all-time leading scorer is enjoying another good season with 18 goals and 48 points through 49 games.
Elias did not practice after a long against the Rangers. The team's all-time leading scorer has 18 goals and 47 points through 48 games this season. Expect him to play tonight.
Elias did not practice after a long game last night. The team's all-time leading scorer has 18 goals and 47 points through 48 games this season. Expect him to return to the second line shortly.
Elias returns from a bout with the flu. The former captain scored 13 goals and 29 points in 32 games and will replace Travis Zajac on the second line.
Elias is back at practice and centering the second line this morning. Expect the former captain to reclaim his role from Travis Zajac.
Elias is just sick and should only miss one more game at most. The former captain scored 13 goals and 29 points in 32 games and will be replaced by Travis Zajac.
Elias won't play due to an illness. The former captain scored 13 goals and 29 points in 32 games and will be replaced by Travis Zajac.
Extra forward Tim Sestito filled in for Elias on the second line so this could just be a rest day for the Devils all-time leading scorer.
Elias shortly returned to the ice following his injury. He should be OK after the initial scare.
At age 35 Elias will need to take some maintenance time over the course of the season. Through his first two games he registered one assist. Expect sneaky fantasy hockey value from Ilya Kovalchuk's pivot.
We knew Elias would be the top line center but it appears Ilya Kovalchuk will start the season on the second line. Lines updated.
