The New Jersey Devils' head coach Lindy Ruff announced that one of the organization's first overall pick suffred an injury.
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In a 5-4 win against the Islanders the Devils lost the services of their captain Nico Hischier, first overall pick in 2017.
Upper body injury for Nico Hischier says Lindy Ruff.
The #NJDevils captain did not come out for the third period.
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Hischier left the ice after a hit from Ryan Pulock into the boards.
Here is where Nico Hischier got hurt. #njdevils @FullPressNHL
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No details have been releaved concerning the injury, but the Devils are expected to make an announcement in the next few days.
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