Nico Hischier won't suit up against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, the Devils confirmed, as he recovers from a recent injury.

NJ Devils coach Sheldon Keefe reflected on the team's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. The Devils were without captain Nico Hischier, who returned to New Jersey for evaluation after suffering an undisclosed injury during Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Unavailable Monday

Hischier, a center and New Jersey's captain, took a cross-check up high late in the second period of a 4-3 overtime win at the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday and did not play the remaining 2:10 of the period. He returned to the bench to begin the third period and was on the ice for a 36-second shift before returning to the locker room.

New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday.

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier left the third period of Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens with an undisclosed injury.

New Jersey Devils (26-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers after Nico Hischier’s two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Devils’ 4 ...

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier exited Saturday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a cross-check to the ribs from Nick Suzuki near the end of the second period.

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe shared with reporters that star forward Nico Hischier is now considered week-to-week due to his ongoing injury. In addition, Keefe said that they will check in on how Hischier is feeling next week.

Devils captain Nico Hischier is considered "week-to-week" according to the latest update from coach Sheldon Keefe.

The news continues to worsen for the New Jersey Devils. First it was a new year's slump, followed by an injury to starting goalie Jacob Markstrom. Now, the team