Overview
- The Devils said Hughes underwent successful finger surgery performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery, with an eight-week return timeline and a six-week re-evaluation.
- Multiple outlets report the non-hockey injury occurred in a fluke incident at a team dinner, where he was cut by glass.
- Hughes, 24, leads New Jersey with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 17 games, and he was ruled out for Saturday’s game in Washington as he begins recovery.
- New Jersey made roster moves to cover injuries, placing Connor Brown on injured reserve and recalling Shane Lachance after earlier summoning Nathan Légaré, with several other regulars still sidelined.
- The recovery window creates uncertainty for Olympic selectors because rosters are due Dec. 31, with reports indicating a projected mid-January return if his rehab proceeds as expected.