Hischier out week-to-week after suffering sinus fracture
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is out week-to-week with a sinus fracture after taking a puck to the visor during Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals, the team announced Thursday.
The play occurred with under five minutes to play in the Devils' 5-2 loss when P.K. Subban's point shot caught Hischier up high.
And THIS is why every NHL player coming into the league is required to wear a visor.
— PenguinsChronicles (@PensChronicles) February 27, 2021
Hischier may have had his eye saved by wearing the visor.
Scary play. pic.twitter.com/A8wSc0Axp5
Hischier, 22, was playing in just his fifth game this season after missing the club's opening 11 contests due to both a leg injury and COVID-19 protocol.
The Swiss pivot had a goal and an assist in Saturday's tilt. He amassed 14 goals and 36 points over 58 games in 2019-20.
The Devils selected Hischier with the first overall pick at the 2017 draft. He was named team captain on Feb. 20.
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