Devils' Alexander Holtz: Non-factor for last two months
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Holtz didn't record a meaningful statistic in 10:36 of ice time during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Holtz's only contributions to the box score were a pair of missed shots, even though 1:32 of his TOI came on the power play. While Holtz has a respectable 14 goals and 25 points this season, those totals include only two goals and one assist over the past 25 games, as Holtz has been buried on the fourth line for the last two months.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Struggling to score
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Holtz finished with a minus-1 rating and one shot on goal in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers, and he has just two points in his last 13 games.
Holtz snapped an 11-game goal drought in his previous game Tuesday in Washington, but he failed to establish any momentum with that tally. The 22-year-old winger has a consistent spot in the lineup, having dressed for all 56 of New Jersey's games while scoring a career-high 24 points already, but his usage has been trending down. Holtz saw just 9:55 of ice time Thursday, marking the fourth time in the last five games that he has skated fewer than 10 minutes.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Tallies game-winning goal
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Holtz scored the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory over Columbus on Friday.
Holtz earned his second game-winning goal of the campaign. He's up to 12 tallies and 22 points in 43 outings in 2023-24. That's plenty of offense for a forward who entered Friday's action averaging just 12:00 of ice time, but it's hard to imagine his scoring pace increasing further unless the 21-year-old is given a larger role.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Two points in Friday's win
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Holtz produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago.
He potted New Jersey's first goal of the game midway through the second period, then helped set up Michael McLeod for the game-winner in the third. Holtz has delivered back-to-back multi-point performances, but his spot on the third line and second power-play unit for the Devils limits his fantasy ceiling despite his talent. On the season, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft has nine goals and 19 points in 37 games.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Picks up two assists Wednesday
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Holtz registered two assists in a 6-3 win over Washington on Wednesday.
Holtz earned his second multi-point game of the season. He has eight goals and 17 points in 36 outings this season. The 21-year-old has offensive upside, but he's serving in a bottom-six capacity, averaging just 11:55 of ice time, which will keep his production somewhat sporadic for now.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Snags helper in low-scoring contest
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Holtz registered an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Bruins.
New Jersey's seventh overall pick from 2020 is starting to look quite comfortable at the top level, as this was his eighth point over the last month, a span of 14 games. Holtz has just one power-play point (an assist), but more of those could be on the horizon given that the Devils boast the league's best power-play percentage at 32.6 percent.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Scores goal in win over Flames
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Holtz provided a goal in a 4-2 win over Calgary on Saturday.
Holtz has eight markers and 12 points in 25 contests this season. His goals have mostly come in bunches this campaign, with him collecting three over five appearances from Oct. 24-Nov. 2 and another three over four games from Nov. 24-30. Perhaps his latest goal will serve as the beginning of a similar stretch.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Pots fifth goal in Friday's loss
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Holtz scored a goal on five shots and added four PIM, a hit and a blocked shot in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
He took advantage of a Jake Bean turnover in the Columbus end and snapped the puck past Elvis Merzlikins midway through the first period. Unfortunately, that was all the offense New Jersey could muster. The 21-year-old Holtz has already set new career highs with five goals and seven points through 18 games. He has been skating on the third line at even strength and on the second power-play unit. However, the eventual return of Nico Hischier (upper body) will put one more obstacle between Holtz and a significant role.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Sends assist Friday
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Holtz notched an assist in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.
Holtz set up a Curtis Lazar tally in the second period. The helper gave Holtz points in consecutive games for the first time this season. The 21-year-old winger is up to three goals, two assists, 14 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 10 contests. He continues to play on the fourth line and second power-play unit, though it's encouraging that he's been consistently in the lineup to begin 2023-24.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Nets third goal of season
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Holtz scored a goal in the Devils' 5-3 win over Minnesota on Thursday.
Holtz scored 3:20 into the first period to give New Jersey an early lead. It was his third goal and fourth point in nine outings this year. Holtz serves on the fourth line, so he shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Nets goal in win
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Holtz scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.
Holtz has scored twice over the last three games. The 21-year-old winger has mainly played in a bottom-six role this season, but the Devils will likely be letting him grow on the job. He's already at three points, 12 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through seven appearances after he was limited to four points and a minus-6 rating in 19 NHL contests a year ago.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Secures roster spot
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Holtz is on New Jersey's Opening Night roster to begin the 2023-24 season.
Holtz scored three goals and four points in 19 NHL appearances last season and has 28 career NHL games under his belt. He was selected seventh overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and should begin the 2023-24 season in a middle-six role with New Jersey.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Among Black Aces recalls
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Holtz, Graeme Clarke, Nolan Foote, Brian Halonen, Tyce Thompson, Simon Nemec, Topias Vilen and Nico Daws were recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
Holtz notched three goals and one assist in 19 appearances with New Jersey during the regular season. None of the eight call-ups are expected to play for the Devils during the playoffs.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: AHL bound
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Holtz was reassigned to AHL Utica on Friday.
This has to be good news for Jack Hughes as the Devils would be down to 12 healthy forwards with the Holtz demotion. The seventh overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Holtz has been a healthy scratch in 13 of the last 14 games. He had three goals and an assist in 19 games before his reassignment.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: First multi-point game in NHL
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Holtz had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Holtz helped New Jersey double its 2-0 lead early in the third period. He dished out his first helper of the season on Michael McLeod's goal, then Holtz lit the lamp himself less than five minutes later as the rout was on. This was the first multi-point performance for the 20-year-old Swede, coming in Holtz's 25th NHL game.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Brought up from AHL
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Holtz was summoned from AHL Utica on Monday.
Holtz has two goals and two assists in three minor-league contests this season. He also has one goal in four outings with New Jersey this year. Holtz could be back in the lineup for the Devils on Monday if Nathan Bastian (upper body) is unavailable.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Holtz was assigned to AHL Utica on Tuesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Holtz has been a healthy scratch for 12 straight contests, so he'll head to the minors for some much-needed playing time. The seventh overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft has picked up one goal through four top-level appearances this season.
Holtz had a nine-game audition with New Jersey last season, tallying two assists with a minus-5 rating. He also rolled through AHL competition with 26 goals and 51 points in 52 appearances. The 20-year-old forward could now be a permanent NHL forward as long as his performance backs up the hype.
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Devils' Alexander Holtz: Headed to AHL affiliate
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Holtz was reassigned to AHL Utica on Saturday.
The seventh overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft will join Utica for its upcoming playoff run. He picked up two assists through nine top-level appearances this season.
