Jack Hughes returns to lineup after 11-game injury absence

New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes was back in the lineup for Thursday's 5-3 loss against the Calgary Flames after missing the last 11 contests with an upper-body injury.

Hughes spent the bulk of his return on a line with Tyler Toffoli and Alexander Holtz. He registered four shots on goal and was a minus-3 in 20:24 minutes of ice time.

The 22-year-old also sat out five games in November with an upper-body ailment.

Despite the missed time, Hughes still ranks second on the Devils with 45 points in 33 games this season. Jesper Bratt paces the team with 55 points and has played in all 49 of New Jersey's contests.

The Devils have gone 6-9-1 without Hughes in the lineup this season.