Anthony Mantha Injured After Taking Stick to Throat Against Islanders

Anthony Mantha is sidelined after taking a stick to the throat during a Nov. 7 game against the New York Islanders. The 240-pound power forward provided physical wing play and strong production early this season with five goals and five assists through 17 games for the New Jersey Devils after a 33-goal campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins last year. His injury prompted the Devils to call up AHL winger Riley Tufte to help replace his checking and net-front physical presence.