Jack Hughes News

Hughes lost teeth late in the Gold Medal game at the Olympics on Sunday, but returned to action to score in overtime and secure the victory for Team USA. The 24-year-old Hughes has received significant media attention since scoring his historic goal for the Americans, but is expected to be ready to play for New Jersey on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Hughes has 36 points (12G / 24A) in 36 games and will try to build off the momentum from the Olympics to help the Devils inch closer to playoff contention.

Hughes will not play in New Jersey's final game before the Olympic Break, as the medical staff has deemed him not ready. That said, he is nearing a return, and his status for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics does not appear to be in jeopardy. Before his injury, Hughes was starting to get into an offensive rhythm, with 12 points (1G / 11A) in his last 10 games.

Hughes will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and it is unclear what his status is for New Jersey's final game before the Olympic Break on Thursday against the New York Islanders. That said, he is nearing a return and his status for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics does not appear to be in jeopardy. Before his injury, Hughes was starting to get into an offensive rhythm, with 12 points (1G / 11A) in his last 10 games.

Hughes exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators midway through the first period and did not return due to a lower-body injury. It's unclear if he will be able to play on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Still, Head Coach Sheldon Keefe stated that the injury does not seem serious, which is encouraging news for the oft-injured Hughes. Before Thursday's injury, Hughes was starting to get into an offensive rhythm, with 12 points (1G / 11A) in his last 10 games.

Hughes suffered the injury early in the first period of Thursday's game and returned for one shift before exiting the game for good. We should get an update on his status ahead of New Jersey's game in Ottawa on Saturday.

Hughes returned to the ice on Sunday morning and told reporters after the optional morning skate that he expects to play Sunday vs. Buffalo. Hughes has been out since November 12th after suffering a freak hand injury in a dinner incident. He rejoins the lineup with 20 points (10G / 10A) in 17 games this season.

Hughes suffered a hand injury at a team dinner on Thursday in what has been reported as a "fluke accident." Few details have emerged regarding the severity of the injury, but he has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Hughes leads the Devils with 20 points (10G / 10A) in 17 games and will create a sizable absence down the middle for the lineup if he misses significant time.

The Devils received terrible news on Wednesday, announcing that Hughes will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The 23-year-old Hughes suffered the injury on Sunday after an awkward collision with Jack Hughes that sent him into the boards. Hughes ends the season with 70 points (27G / 43A) in 62 games and is expected to make a full recovery before training camp for next season.

New Jersey announced Tuesday that their star forward Jack Hughes will miss the final four games of the season as he undergoes shoulder surgery. He is expected to be ready and fully recovered by training camp next season. Hughes's injury-riddled season comes to an close with his 74 points (27G / 47A) in 62 game

Hughes is battling an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup on Tuesday and possibly beyond. After Tuesday, the Devils only have three games remaining. Hughes has battled injuries this season and has 74 points (27G / 47A) in 62 games.

Hughes has not played since January 5th but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The Devils are coming off an impressive 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have predominantly struggled in Hughes' absence. Hughes has been limited to only 32 games in an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign but has 45 points (15G / 30A).

Hughes has not played since January 5th but has a chance to return to the lineup this week as he is considered day-to-day. Regardless of his exact return date, his presence as a full participant at practice on Tuesday is an encouraging sign for a Devils club that has struggled in his absence. Hughes has been limited to only 32 games in an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign but has 45 points (15G / 30A) in that span.

Hughes has not played since January 5th but has a chance to return to the lineup this week as he is considered day-to-day. Regardless, his presence at practice on Monday, albeit in a non-contact jersey, was an encouraging sign for the Devils. Hughes has been limited to only 32 games in an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign but has 45 points (15G / 30A) in that span.

Hughes has already missed 11 games this season, eight with his current ailment, and although he still has a week-to-week prognosis, he appears to be making progress toward returning. The Devils have struggled, going 3-5 with Hughes out of the lineup.

Hughes has already missed 10 games this season, seven with his current ailment, and although he still has a week-to-week prognosis, he appears to be making progress toward returning. The Devils have struggled, going 2-5 with Hughes out of the lineup.