Almost two thirds of the regular season will be complete by the time Matthew Tkachuk is projected to return.
The Devils can breathe because Jacob Markstrom's injury could have been a lot worse.
With New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier out with an injury, his teammates need to step up to fill the center's void.
Here is the latest injury update for Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
