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Devils winger Ryan Carter (right) with Flyers defenseman Nicklas Grossman.

(Photo by Jim O'Connor)

There will be no suspension or fine for either Dave Dziuzynski or Chris Neil of the Ottawa Senators for their hits to Devils winger Ryan Carter Monday afternoon, according to the NHL.

The league did not feel a hearing was necessary.

Carter, who suffered a head injury on the play in the third period of the Devils' 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators, said the verdict is still out as to whether he suffered a concussion.

"That's not confirmed. I had headaches (last night) but it's not uncommon for me to have headaches after a game," Carter said.

He was unsure whether he'll be able to play in Washington Thursday night.

"I'm still communicating back and forth with the doctor," he said

Carter said he had a concussion two years ago and missed two games.

David Clarkson, who was involved in the third period scrum after Patrik Elias was speared in the stomach, said he tweaked his back in the scuffle.

"It's just stiff," Clarkson said.

Clarkson indicated that he will play in Washington.

"I will. I'm feeling better than yesterday," he said.

The Devils, who have lost three of their last four games, held a team meeting this morning. Only Andrei Loktionov, Peter Harrold, Mark Fayne, Henrik Tallinder and Stefan Matteau skated after the meeting.

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