Devils place Nico Hischier on injured reserve, recall Simon Nemec

The New Jersey Devils have placed captain Nico Hischier on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury sustained from a cross-check by Montreal's Nick Suzuki on January 25. This move is retroactive, and Hischier is currently considered week-to-week, having already missed four games. In his absence, the Devils recalled defenseman Simon Nemec from the AHL, who has had a strong season with 22 points in 32 games with the Utica Comets. Hischier leads the team with 24 goals and is on pace to surpass his career-high, highlighting his importance to the team's offensive efforts. Additionally, goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler are also sidelined with injuries, further complicating the Devils' roster situation. The Devils currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division, preparing for upcoming games against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens.