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Henrique won't play again Thursday. DeBoer said they're being cautious with his groin strain so it doesn't turn into something long term.

Expect the Devils to remain cautious with their top center. The rookie has been centering the top line for most of the season, scoring 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.

Adam Henrique
Mike Smith (see PODCASTS below) will start in goal for the Coyotes in his 39th game of the season. Smith’s record for games played in one NHL season is 42, and he’s eager to prove he can handle the workload.

In nine career appearances against the Ducks, Smith has a 5-2-1 record with a 2.64 GAA, .896 SV% and one shutout.

Mike Smith
Pete DeBoer said C Adam Henrique (groin strain) won't play vs. the Rangers and is day to day after that.

Henrique not practicing today was a dead give away he wouldn't play against the Rangers. The rookie has been centering the top line for most of the season, scoring 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.

Adam Henrique
Center Adam Henrique, forced to miss All-Star weekend in Ottawa because of a groin injury, did not practice today.

Sounds like his current groin injury is more serious than originally expected. The rookie has been centering the top line for most of the season, scoring 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.

Adam Henrique
Adam Henrique tweaked his groin last night and also asked not to go to Ottawa. He'll stay in NJ for treatment

Henrique's groin injury sidelined him for a few games earlier in the month. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games this season. Expect him to be healed up in time for the season resuming.

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