MacDermid has been scratched for eight of the Devils' last 10 games after sitting out Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
MacDermid had one shot on net, three blocks and one hit over 6:24 of ice time in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
MacDermid has played in just three of the Devils' 13 games so far.
MacDermid agreed to terms on a three-year, $3.45 million contract with New Jersey on Friday.
MacDermid (lower body) is expected to return Wednesday versus the Rangers, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
MacDermid (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday against Pittsburgh, according to Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.
MacDermid (lower body) is not in Friday's lineup against Buffalo, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
MacDermid (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Toronto, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
MacDermid was not available Sunday against the Islanders due to a lower-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
MacDermind was traded from Colorado to New Jersey in exchange for Zakhar Bardakov and a seventh-round draft pick Friday.