The apparent leg injury to New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom on Wednesday night didn’t look good. Now, they hold their breath that they’ve avoided the worst possible outcome.

The former Calgary Flames goalie stayed down and needed assistance getting off the ice, eventually skating on his own. New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe said Markström "will miss some time," but he was in good spirits about this possible lower-body injury.

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom left the game early last night after Bruins' Justin Brazeau crashed into him, and Sheldon Keefe provided a grim update.

Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe blew up at practice on Wednesday ... However, they lost goalie Jacob Markstrom during the contest. Markstrom stopped a shot early in the second period.

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss time after leaving Wednesday night's win over the Bruins following a collision in the crease.

UPDATE: According to the MSG broadcast, there was no update on Jacob Markstrom on Wednesday night. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, “We’ll take some time before we know the full extent on ...

Isaac Poulter has been called up from the Utica Comets, though it appears Nico Daws might also get an opportunity with the New Jersey Devils. The changes stem from Jacob Markstrom's injury, which is expected to keep him out for at least four weeks.

During Wednesday night's Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils contest, Bruins forward Justin Brazeau slid into Devil's netminder Jacob Markström ... head coach Sheldon Keefe said Markström ...

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss ... expects to have a clearer prognosis for him soon, coach Sheldon Keefe said, according to NHL.com. Markstrom had six saves ...

During Wednesday night's Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils contest, Bruins forward Justin Brazeau slid into Devil's netminder Jacob Markström ... New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe said Markström "will miss some time," but he was in good spirits ...

Markstrom’s injury also rules him out for Sweden’s roster in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, Philadelphia Flyers netminder Sam Ersson is "expected to replace" the Devils goalie on Sweden's squad.

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.