BREAKING: Injury Confirmed for First Overall Pick

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Dawson McKenzie
October 21, 2023 (11:52)

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In breaking news, this former first-overall pick suffered an injury during last night's game.

Hischier Out After Receiving Awkward Hit Last Night

In last night's Devils-Islanders game, Nico Hischier took an awkward hit from an Isles defender, which put him out of the game. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that he is suffering from an upper-body injury.

Upper body injury for Nico Hischier says Lindy Ruff.

The #NJDevils captain did not come out for the third period.

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He received the hit while going for a puck in the corner, as defenseman Ryan Pulock took him into the boards.

Here is where Nico Hischier got hurt. #njdevils @FullPressNHL

We can expect a full announcement from the Devils in the coming days regarding the extent of Hischier's injury.

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BREAKING: Injury Confirmed for First Overall Pick

In breaking news, this former first-overall pick suffered an injury during last night's game.

Hischier Out After Receiving Awkward Hit Last Night

Do you think the hit was dirty?