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Pro Hockey Rumors on MSNDevils captain to return vs. Stars after lengthy absenceNew Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will play his first game in approximately a month. New Jersey has officially activated their eight-year center ahead of Saturday's contest against the Dallas Stars.
Hischier (upper body) played 20:15 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Stars. He had one shot, two blocks and four PIM. Get Hischier back into your lineup. While he didn't pick up any points, he was strong at the dot, and his ice time was right around his average of 20:21 this season.
Hischier will return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit after missing the last six games. He has generated 24 goals, 43 points, 141 shots on net and 46 blocked shots through 51 appearances this season. With Hischier back in the lineup, Justin Dowling will be a healthy scratch versus the Stars on Saturday.
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