NHL Star Jack Hughes Suffers Upper-Body Injury, NJ Devils Await Reevaluation Results

Hughes, leading NHL with 20 points, left the game prematurely after crashing into boards, and was noticeably out for rest of the game; reevaluation will determine extent of potential injury and his ability to play.

• Jack Hughes, a prominent player for the New Jersey Devils and currently leading in NHL points, suffered an upper-body injury during a game against St. Louis Blues, causing him to leave the match prematurely.
• The injury occurred when Hughes crashed into the boards after attempting to evade Blues defenseman Torey Krug; no penalty was called on the play.
• The New Jersey Devils already had another center player, Nico Hischier, sidelined due to an upper-body injury.
• Hughes had been performing exceptionally this season, with 15 assists and 5 goals to his name. The injury casts uncertainty over his ability to maintain this performance.
• The team's response to Hughes's departure was described as 'dejected' by fellow player Curtis Lazar; however, the team continues to hold second place in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division.

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