Devils’ Jack Hughes, Out With Injury
The New Jersey Devils’ star player, Jack Hughes, is being evaluated due to a non-hockey related injury to his hand, the team announced on Friday.
Sources indicate Hughes suffered the injury in an “unusual accident” during a team dinner on Thursday. While the team was heading to Washington for a game against the Capitals on Saturday, Hughes returned to New Jersey for further evaluation.
The 24-year-old player is expected to miss Saturday’s game, and the team will provide more information on recovery time after evaluation.
Hughes had an excellent start to the season for the Devils, who lead the Metropolitan Division with a 12-4-1 record as of Friday. The American player has scored 10 goals and 20 points in his first 17 games.
It remains unclear how this injury could affect Hughes’ participation on the United States team for the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Hughes’ brother, Quinn, has already been selected for the team. The Devils’ star player was also expected to be included on the roster, which is scheduled to be announced on December 31st.
