Adam Henrique will return to the lineup Sunday when the Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to the Newark Star-Ledger and The Bergen Record.
The 21-year-old rookie center has missed the past three games since New Jersey returned from a five-day All-Star Break with a groin injury that has hampered him since last month.
Henrique's return is a welcome one for a decimated Devils squad already without top center Travis Zajac (Achilles) and Ryan Carter (hand). Henrique has 13 goals and 21 assists in 43 games for the Devils this season. He trails Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins by one point for the scoring lead among rookies.
The 21-year-old rookie center has missed the past three games since New Jersey returned from a five-day All-Star Break with a groin injury that has hampered him since last month.
Henrique's return is a welcome one for a decimated Devils squad already without top center Travis Zajac (Achilles) and Ryan Carter (hand). Henrique has 13 goals and 21 assists in 43 games for the Devils this season. He trails Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins by one point for the scoring lead among rookies.
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