1.   Charles Oakley will have to wear a protective face mask to protect his minimally displaced fracture on the floor orbit of his right eye.

2.   Charles Oakley missed his first of at least three games with the team because of a minimally displaced fracture on the floor of the orbit below the right eye.

3.   Devils playmaking center Scott Gomez will miss four to six weeks with two displaced fractures in his left hand.

4.   The bill would limit lawsuits to those cases involving death, dismemberment, disfigurement, displaced fractures, loss of a fetus or permanent injury.

5.   Beltrametti suffered a displaced fracture of the spine between vertebras six and seven, high in the back, said Swiss team spokesman Marc Waelti.

6.   Beltrametti suffered a displaced fracture of the spine between vertebras six and seven, high in the back, Swiss team spokesman Marc Waelti said.

7.   He had a displaced fracture of the spine between vertebras six and seven, high in the back.

8.   Silvano Beltrametti suffered a displaced fracture of the spine between vertebras six and seven, high in the back, Swiss team spokesman Marc Waelti said.

9.   Williams underwent surgery the next day to repair the displaced fracture as well as the cartilage.