The Dallas Stars will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin when the team squares off against the New Jersey Devils.

The 20-year-old will miss Saturday's game with a lower-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed.

Nichushkin has found the back of the net four times this season and added nine assists in 37 games. Forward Radek Faksa, who was recalled Wednesday, will take Nichushkin's spot in the lineup.