New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be out 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL in his knee, the team announced Friday. Markstrom was injured in the second period of the Devils’ 5-1 win over the Bruins on Wednesday when Boston forward Justin Brazeau crashed into him.

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be sidelined four to six weeks due to an MCL sprain, the team announced Friday. Imaging revealed the severity of the injury for Markstrom, who careened awkwardly into the post after Boston Bruins forward Justin Brazeau crashed into the net during the teams' game on Wednesday in Newark,

Bruins forward Justin Brazeau had crashed into Markstrom after a shot attempt in the crease 3:09 into the second period of the Devils’ 5-1 win on Wednesday. After Markstrom deflected the shot aside, Brazeau slid into Markstrom, crushing Markstrom’s left leg and foot against a goal post.

Jacob Markstrom will be out 4-6 weeks because of a sprained MCL in his knee. The goalie was injured during the second period of the Devils' 5-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday when Bruins forward Justin Brazeau crashed into him. Markstrom remained down on the ice for several moments before skating off under his own power.

Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom will be out for weeks with a lower-body injury -- though it's not as bad as initially feared, sources told ESPN.

Jacob Markstrom left Wednesday night's game against the Boston Bruins in the first period after Bruins Justin Brazeau crashed into Markstrom's net, sending the Devils goaltender awkwardly into his goal post.

The New Jersey Devils faced a devastating blow in their game against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 22. Jacob Markstrom exited the game earlier than anticipated after Justin Brazeau slammed into him.