Devils D Dougie Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery

Field Level Media|published: Sat 2nd December, 12:17 2023

Oct 4, 2023; New York, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period at Prudential Center. credits: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle.

Hamilton sustained the injury in the second period of the Devils' 5-4 win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday. He did not play in New Jersey's past two games and had surgery on Friday.

Hamilton, 30, has recorded 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in 20 games this season. He is competing in the third campaign of his seven-year, $63 million contract.

Hamilton has totaled 461 points (142 goals, 319 assists) in 771 career games with the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes and Devils. He was selected by the Bruins with the ninth overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft.

—Field Level Media