Star Player Jack Hughes May Return in Devils vs Rangers Game
As the Devils break their losing streak and the Rangers continue their winning run, the much-anticipated match could see key players returning.
- Star center Jack Hughes could return to the Devils Saturday night, marking his first game since suffering an upper-body injury on Nov. 3.
- The Devils snapped a three-game losing streak Thursday night with a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- The Rangers, leading the Metropolitan Division, have been off since Sunday after a 4-3 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- The Rangers are also hoping to welcome back defenseman Ryan Lindgren and goalie Igor Shesterkin, both of whom practiced Wednesday and will be game-time decisions Saturday.
- This will be the first game this season between the longtime rivals, the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers.