<p>NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier broke his nose and sustained a concussion when he was hit in the shield of his helmet by a shot last weekend.</p>
<p>The Devils said Thursday they placed the 22-year-old Swiss center on injured reserve retroactive to Feb. 27. He is being listed as week to week.</p>
<p>Hischier was hurt in the third period against the Washington Capitals on Saturday when a puck that was deflected pushed the shield hard into his face.</p>
<p>Coach Lindy Ruff has reserved comment when asked about the injury in recent days. Hours before their game against the rival Rangers at the Prudential Center, the team said has a sinus fracture and is currently in concussion protocol.</p>
<p>Forward Janne Kuokkanen was recalled from the practice squad.</p>
<p>The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NHL draft, Hischier was named the Devils’ captain on Feb. 20, the day he returned to the lineup after missing first 11 games with a leg injury.</p>
<p>The Devils had not had a captain since Andy Greene was dealt to the New York Islanders last February.</p>
<p>At 22 years and 47 days old, Hischier is the youngest captain currently in the NHL.</p>
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