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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Jan 7, 2024, 03:26

    The Devils defenseman played 9:34 versus the Canucks.

    The Devils defenseman played 9:34 versus the Canucks.

    Apr 15, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Jonas Siegenthaler #71 of the New Jersey Devils takes the shot during warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 15, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports - Devils' Jonas Siegenthaler Injured in Team's 6-4 Loss to Canucks

    NEWARK, N.J. -- Hours after the New Jersey Devils announced that forward Timo Meier was placed on injured reserve, the club lost another player to injury. 

    A mere 3:33 into the second period of the team's Saturday night game versus the Vancouver Canucks, Jonas Siegenthaler broke his foot after blocking a shot. While he toughed out the rest of his shift, he needed assistance from teammate Erik Haula and a trainer to get to the bench. 

    The Swiss defenseman played 10 shifts and blocked two shots versus the Canucks. 

    Brendan Smith, who began the game as a forward on the fourth line, switched back to defense and was paired with Colin Miller after Siegenthaler's injury. Luke Hughes moved up to play with fellow rookie Simon Nemec. 

    The Devils' injury list includes: Dougie Hamilton (IR), Tomas Nosek (IR), Meier (IR), Nolan Foote (upper body), Ondrej Palat (lower body), and Jack Hughes (upper body).