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Jack Hillen out 6-8 weeks
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Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen, who was hit in the face by an Alex Ovechkin-slapshot last night, is out 6-8 weeks.
Hillen, who will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, suffered a broken jaw and damaged teeth. He had surgery late last night and early this morning.
Hillen was hit in the mouth full force during the first period of last night's 7-2 loss to Washington and lay...
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