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Devils recall Anton Silaev, put Johnathan Kovacevic on injured reserve

Silaev will join New Jersey in Washington after posting four assists in 12 games with Utica.

File photo: New Jersey Devils defenceman Anton Silaev stands on the ice during a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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The New Jersey Devils recalled defenceman Anton Silaev from the AHL’s Utica Comets on Friday. The club said he will join the Devils in Washington for the game against the Capitals.

New Jersey selected Silaev 10th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. He has four assists in 12 games with Utica this season.

The Devils also put defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic on injured reserve with an ankle injury, retroactive to Nov. 10.

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