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Jack Hughes Injury Update: What Happened to New Jersey Devils Forward?

Jack Hughes, leading the Metropolitan Division with 20 points, is sidelined by a hand injury from a non-hockey accident at a team dinner, missing the next game.

  • On Friday, the New Jersey Devils announced Jack Hughes is sidelined with a non-hockey hand injury from a team dinner Thursday and is being evaluated, the team said on X.
  • Elliotte Friedman reported Hughes slipped and cut his hand at the team dinner Thursday, with sources describing the incident as a 'freak accident'.
  • The Devils' 12-4-1 record shows Hughes, the 2019 first overall draft pick, had two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory, highlighting his strong early impact.
  • Hughes is not expected to play Saturday against the Washington Capitals as he returned to New Jersey for further evaluation, with his return timeline unclear.
  • With Olympic roster decisions due Dec. 31, it is unclear how Jack Hughes' injury could affect his Team USA status for Milan, while Quinn Hughes has already been named.
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The New Jersey Devils have to get along without their best skorer for the time being. Jack Hughes hurt himself next to the ice.

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Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out with hand injury

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is out with a non-hockey-related hand injury.

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You have to be careful at the dinner table. Tell that to Jack Hughes. The young superstar injured himself during a team dinner and will miss at least one game.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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