Nico Hischier to Return for Devils’ Saturday Matchup
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Dallas Stars after missing six games due to an oblique injury.
Hischier, who was placed on injured reserve Feb. 6, said he felt better during friday’s practise and is looking forward to getting back into game action.Coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed the plan for Hischier to play, but added that they will consult with medical staff regarding managing his workload given the upcoming back-to-back games.
Center Jack Hughes, who recently played for the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations face-Off, is a possible game-time decision for Saturday. Keefe is awaiting word from Hughes before assessing his availability.
Meanwhile, injured goalie Jacob Markstrom, sidelined since January with a sprained MCL, participated in goalie drills for the second consecutive week. Despite progress, Keefe emphasized that Markstrom is not close to returning to game action yet.
Q: What specific injury is Jack Hughes dealing with?
Devils Injury Update: Hischier Returns, Hughes Questionable - Your Q&A
Q: When is Nico Hischier coming back?
A: Nico Hischier is expected to return to the Devils lineup on Saturday against the Dallas Stars after missing six games with an oblique injury.
Q: How is Jack Hughes doing? Will he play on Saturday?
A: Jack Hughes is a game-time decision for Saturday’s game. Coach Sheldon Keefe is awaiting word on his availability after Hughes recently played for the US in the 4 Nations face-Off championship game.
Q: Any updates on Jacob Markstrom’s injury?
A: While Markstrom, sidelined since january with a sprained MCL, participated in goalie drills for the second straight week, Keefe emphasized that he’s not close to returning to game action yet.
Did you know? Hischier’s return is a huge boost for the Devils, as he’s a key offensive player and playmaker for the team.
Stay tuned for updates on Hughes’ status and keep an eye on the Devils as they look to build on their recent success!
