NEWARK, N.J. -- On Friday evening, the New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/new-jersey-devils-utica-comets-spengler-cup-colton-white-nhl-ahl]announced that forward Erik Haula [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/new-jersey-devils-erik-haula-i-am-right-where-i-belong] has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 4, 2025. The 34-year-old was injured during the team's game against the San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/] on Jan. 4. Through 42 games, Haula has 11 points (five goals, and six assists), with his last goal scored on Nov. 25. Before his injury, he took 462 face-offs, which at the time was the second-most behind captain Nico Hischier [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/switzerland-travel-diaries-behind-the-scenes-with-devils-nico-hischier]. His face-off win percentage of 55.4% is the best on the team. Justin Dowling [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/finding-the-balance-new-jersey-devils-forward-shares-perspective-on-ahl-call-ups] has been filling in as the team's third-line center in Haula's absence. The Devils have also been without Stefan Noesen [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/stefan-noesen-reuniting-with-devils-at-perfect-time], who has been fighting an illness this past week. The organization recalled forward Brian Halonen from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) in a separate move. The Big Show: Nico Hischier Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. The Mental Side of the Game: Devils Players & Mental Skills Coach Andy Swärd Take You Behind the Scenes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/players/new-jersey-devils-jesper-bratt-alexander-holtz-nico-hischier-andy-sward] EXCLUSIVE: Q&A With MSG Networks Host & Analyst Rachel Herzog [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/latest-news/exclusive-q-a-with-msg-networks-host-analyst-rachel-herzog-new-jersey-devils] Hischier’s Manager Patrick Fischer: 'He’s Driven to Succeed, but Not Easily Satisfied [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/features/hischiers-manager-patrick-fischer-hes-driven-to-succeed-but-not-easily-satisfied]' [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/features/hischiers-manager-patrick-fischer-hes-driven-to-succeed-but-not-easily-satisfied]