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NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is expected to miss three weeks following surgery Monday to repair a frontal sinus fracture.
Hischier was injured in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Feb. 27, when he was struck in the visor by a deflected puck.
Hischier has scored three points (two goals, one assist) in five games this season. The Swiss center also missed the first 11 games because of a foot injury.
The Devils named Hischier the 12th captain in franchise history earlier this season.