Jack Hughes week-to-week with injury
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes won't be out long term as a result of the injury he suffered last week.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday that Hughes is expected to miss weeks, not months, and that he'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, according to team reporter Amanda Stein.
Hughes departed the Devils' win over the Chicago Blackhawks late in the third period Friday and didn't return.
The apparent play where Jack Hughes suffered an injury tonight late in the 3rd period & did not return. Wrist? Knee? We’ll have to see, but he was in some discomfort for sure in the non-contact play. #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/Amec3bpvFN
— Josh (@joshlangerr) January 6, 2024
He then missed New Jersey's loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
Hughes ranks second on the club in goals (15), is tied for first in assists (30), and his 45 points lead the team despite the fact he missed Saturday's contest and five other games earlier in the season due to injury.
The 22-year-old also earned an All-Star nod last week. Those festivities will take place Feb. 1-3 in Toronto.
Hughes set a franchise record for points in a season in 2022-23 with 99 in 78 contests.