Bastian scored a power-play goal and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Flyers. Bastian has not often seen power-play time this year, but he looks to have a chance now while Nico Hischier (upper body) is out.
Bastian suffered an undisclosed injury Monday versus the Flyers, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Bastian was on the receiving end of a big hit from Philadelphia's Nick Seeler in the middle frame of Monday's 4-2 loss.
New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday.
The New Jersey Devils winger was limited to 6:15 of ice time in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Flyers take care of Devils
Owen Tippett had to exit Wednesday night after taking a big hit and the Flyers were rolled by the Devils, 5-0.
The Philadelphia Flyers wrapped up a home-and-home set against the New Jersey Devils with a split. After a 4-2 home win on Monday, the Fyers sustained a 5-0 loss at Prudential Center on Wednesday evening.
The Devils are one of the best teams in the NHL in the second period. It showed Wednesday night as Sam Ersson and the Flyers allowed four goals in the period.
Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1.
The Philadelphia Flyers were on the wrong side of a 5-0 walloping at the hands of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at Prudential Center.
The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night for the second half of a home-and-home series. The Flyers bested the Devils, 4-2, Monday in Philadelphia. You can watch on TNT or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday.