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Bastian will draw back into Dallas' lineup in Washington on Wednesday.

Adam Erne will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bastian to re-enter the lineup against the Washington Capitals. Bastian scored three points (2G / 1A) in a four-game conditioning stint with the Texas Stars (AHL) and was recalled by Dallas earlier this week. The 28-year-old has three goals in 20 games with Dallas this season.

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Bastian will draw back into Dallas' lineup in Edmonton on Tuesday.

With Mikko Rantanen serving a one-game suspension, Bastian will draw into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 27-year-old Bastian has one point (1G / 0A) in 15 games this season and will likely suit up on the Stars' fourth line.

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The Stars signed Nathan Bastian to a one-year deal worth $775K AAV.

Bastian provides very little offence, combining for just 37 points (15G / 22A) in 156 games over the last three seasons with the Devils, but he brings plenty of physicality. Bastian ranked 29th in the NHL in Hits/60 (min 500 TOI) last season and 26th in Hits/60 (min 1500) in the last three seasons. As a team, Dallas was second-last in the NHL in hits in 2024-25.

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Bastian will draw back into New Jersey's lineup vs. Pittsburgh on Friday.

Justin Dowling and Tomas Tatar will be healthy scratches for New Jersey on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Bastian is averaging 10:51 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 55 games this season.

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Bastian (jaw) will return to New Jersey's lineup vs. Toronto on Tuesday.

Bastian has not played since November 1st but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Bastian averaged 10:29 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 21 penalty minutes, and 19 hits in 12 games.

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Bastian will draw back into the Devils' lineup for Wednesday's game in Vancouver.

Bastian will re-enter the lineup after sitting out each of the last two games as a healthy scratch. He skated alongside Justin Dowling and Tomas Tatar at practice on Tuesday. Bastian has two goals and two assists in ten games this season.

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