"We'll see what happens when we get back to Jersey. We don't have any updates right now," Devils coach John Hynes said of Schneider. "[I know] just that he's hurt. He made a great save and then had trouble getting up."
The Devils trailed 3-1 when Schneider was injured. Smith-Pelly made 3-2 with 4:19 remaining when he scored on a tap-in at the far post. New Jersey got a power play when Dallas defenseman Johnny Oduya was called for hooking with 32 seconds remaining, but Fiddler hit the empty net with 19.8 seconds to play. It was his third goal in as many games and the 100th of his NHL career.
"Obviously, it's nice," Fiddler said. "Milestones just mean you're getting old, but I'm feeling good. I felt better the last week and a half. It's nice to contribute."
Nichushkin scored 8:01 into the first period to make it 1-0. Janmark sprung Nichushkin with a pass near the New Jersey blue line, Nichushkin raced in and beat Schneider inside the left post with a short wrist shot for his ninth goal of the season. Nichushkin was celebrating his 21st birthday.
"The best present was a win tonight, and it was a nice two points for us. I think it will help us for the next game," Nichushkin said.
New Jersey tied it 1-1 when Henrique scored 5:14 into the second period. Defenseman Adam Larsson's wrist shot from near the Dallas blue line was deflected in front of the net. The puck landed at Henrique's feet, and he finished with a backhand. It was his 23rd goal of the season and fourth in as many games.