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.

NEWARK—According to a well-placed source, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be sidelined for “weeks.” The prognosis is certainly a lot more encouraging than initially anticipated.

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