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New Jersey Devils forward Nathan Bastian will miss at least Saturday’s game at the Columbus Blue Jackets after being placed in COVID-19 protocol.
Bastian, 24, has five goals and two assists in 29 games this season for the Devils (14-16-5).
He recorded an assist in nearly 17 minutes of ice time in Thursday’s 3-1 victory over visiting Columbus.
–Field Level Media