‘Clifton’s right shoulder made contact with Hischier’s head as the Sabres defenseman finished a check on the Devils center in the neutral zone. Ondrej Palat, one of Hischier’s teammates, rushed to his defense and fought Clifton with four minutes left in the first period. Hischier did not skate for New Jersey in the third period as a “precaution,” according to Devils coach Lindy Ruff. Hischier was ruled out for the Devils’ game Sunday against the Minnesota Wild.’