After nearly one month on IR, New Jersey Devils' captain Nico Hischier will make his long-awaited return tonight against the Dallas Stars.

The Dallas Stars’ Mikael Granlund and the New Jersey Devils’ Nico Hischier are two of the top players to watch when these squads meet on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!

No points in return from injury

Hischier (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Dallas on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Hischier will return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit after missing the last six games.

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Each day during the regular season, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news. Nico Hischier returned to practice on Tuesday and could return to the lineup against the Dallas Stars on Saturday (6 p.

In their second game back after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Nashville Predators play the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday. The Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday behind Jonathan Marchessault's go-ahead goal in the third period.

Hischier recorded three assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Predators. Hischier didn't record a point in Saturday's loss to the Stars in his return to the ice following a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury,

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will make his return to the lineup Saturday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the past six games due to an oblique injury, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Saturday per team reporter Amanda Stein.

New 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.

Nico Daws made 29 saves for his first career shutout, while Dougie Hamilton scored in the second period and added an assist as the New Jersey Devils opened a five-game road trip with a 5-0 rout over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night.

Nico Daws secured his first NHL shutout with 29 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Nashville Predators 5-0. Key contributions came from Dougie Hamilton with a goal and an assist, and Nico Hischier's three assists.