Overview
- Luke Hughes left in the second period of Monday’s 2-1 overtime win in Calgary after clutching his shoulder and did not return.
- Insider Frank Seravalli reported a dislocation on X, and coach Sheldon Keefe said Hughes will miss time and is out for this trip pending further evaluation.
- Hughes will be sidelined for upcoming road games against the Oilers on Tuesday, the Canucks on Friday, and the Kraken on Sunday.
- Reporting notes that recovery for shoulder separations can range from weeks to months depending on severity and whether surgery is required.
- Hughes has five goals and 26 points in 48 games after signing a seven-year, $63 million extension, and his absence affects a recent seven-defensemen rotation involving Johnathan Kovacevic and Simon Nemec as trade-deadline discussions continue around the team.