The apparent leg injury to New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom on Wednesday night didn’t look good. Now, they hold their breath that they’ve avoided the worst possible outcome.

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom left the game early last night after Bruins' Justin Brazeau crashed into him, and Sheldon Keefe provided a grim update.

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss time after leaving Wednesday night's win over the Bruins following a collision in the crease.

Isaac Poulter has been called up from the Utica Comets, though it appears Nico Daws might also get an opportunity with the New Jersey Devils. The changes stem from Jacob Markstrom's injury, which is expected to keep him out for at least four weeks.

The former Calgary Flames goalie stayed down and needed assistance getting off the ice, eventually skating on his own. New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe said Markström "will miss some time," but he was in good spirits about this possible lower-body injury.

Devils coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters that goalie Jacob Markstrom will miss time after leaving the Bruins game.

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Markstrom’s injury also rules him out for Sweden’s roster in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, Philadelphia Flyers netminder Sam Ersson is "expected to replace" the Devils goalie on Sweden's squad.

Coach Sheldon Keefe provided a more in-depth update on Hischier's status. Devils reporter Gabriel Trevino shared Keefe's comments on X (formerly Twitter). "He's gone back to Jersey to get evaluated.

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The New Jersey Devils are clinging to third in the Metropolitan Division, and they're about to be without star goalie Jacob Markström. The goaltender suffered an injury during Wednesday's game ...

If Markstrom can return by the time the NHL resumes after the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Devils should be just fine. They have a 92.8% chance of making the playoffs, according to Moneypuck, so his health should be the top priority. But with another three weeks like they had in January, that percentage will drop significantly.