Out
Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/7/2025
2024 Stats
G
1
A
16
PP Pts
0
+/-
10
PIM
72
2025 Projections
Signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the Devils in March of 2025.
Will miss start of regular season
Kovacevic (knee) won't be available for Opening Night, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Although it's now known that Kovacevic will miss at least some of the 2025-26 regular season while he recovers from the knee surgery he underwent May 8, there isn't a more specific timetable for his return. The 28-year-old had a goal, 17 points, 72 PIM, 76 shots, 102 hits and 99 blocks across 81 regular-season outings with New Jersey in 2024-25. Kovacevic's absence increases the chances that Simon Nemec will feature on the Devils' Opening Night roster.
Although it's now known that Kovacevic will miss at least some of the 2025-26 regular season while he recovers from the knee surgery he underwent May 8, there isn't a more specific timetable for his return. The 28-year-old had a goal, 17 points, 72 PIM, 76 shots, 102 hits and 99 blocks across 81 regular-season outings with New Jersey in 2024-25. Kovacevic's absence increases the chances that Simon Nemec will feature on the Devils' Opening Night roster.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 19:49
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:05
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:29
Ice Time
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Short-Handed
2022–23
17:25
0:01
2:00
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16:31
0:02
2:15
2024–25
19:49
0:05
2:29
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kovacevic was in and out of the Montreal lineup last season, appearing in 62 games and posting six goals and 13 points, offensive numbers right in line with the year prior. The Devils clearly saw something they liked, however, as the club dealt a fourth-round pick to the Canadiens for Kovacevic in late June. With veteran Brendan Dillon signed to a hefty deal in free agency, there doesn't appear to be a full-time spot for Kovacevic on the New Jersey blueline to begin the year. He figures to serve as the No. 7 defenseman for the club, meaning there's no fantasy value here.
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Has knee surgery Thursday
Kovacevic underwent knee surgery Thursday and won't be ready for the start of training camp, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Likely headed for surgery
Kovacevic is dealing with a knee injury that will probably require surgery, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Thursday.
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Won't play in Game 5
Kovacevic (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 versus Carolina, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
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Ruled out Sunday
Kovacevic (undisclosed) will not play Sunday in Game 4 against Carolina.
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Questionable for Sunday
Kovacevic (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 matchup versus Carolina, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
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Might not be ready for camp
Kovacevic is dealing with a knee injury that will likely require surgery, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready for training camp ahead of the 2025-26 season, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Kovacevic sustained a knee injury in Game 3 of the Devils' first-round series and was unavailable for the team's final two matchups of the postseason. The injury is evidently fairly serious, as it's unclear whether he'll be back on the ice this fall. However, the 27-year-old signed a five-year extension with New Jersey in March, so he should remain with the team for the next few seasons.
Kovacevic sustained a knee injury in Game 3 of the Devils' first-round series and was unavailable for the team's final two matchups of the postseason. The injury is evidently fairly serious, as it's unclear whether he'll be back on the ice this fall. However, the 27-year-old signed a five-year extension with New Jersey in March, so he should remain with the team for the next few seasons.