The Devils said Saturday that Schneider, who was hurt in a loss at Dallas on Friday night, was to be examined by doctors when the team returned to New Jersey.
Keith Kincaid is the Devils backup goaltender. The team recalled goaltender Yann Danis from Albany of the AHL.
Schneider, who was selected to the NHL All-Star game, has posted a 26-23-6 record with four shutouts and a .923 save percentage.
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