New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes suffered a concerning injury late in the game against the Vegas Golden Knights following a collision with Jack Eichel. The unexpected incident saw Hughes leave the ice in visible discomfort. This has raised questions about the extent of the injury and its potential impact on the Devils’ NHL season.
Here are more details about what happened to Jack Hughes and how he got injured.
What happened to Jack Hughes?
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes suffered what appeared to be a serious injury late in the team’s 2-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. With just under two minutes left in the game, Hughes collided with Vegas forward Jack Eichel and fell awkwardly. He then crashed into the boards behind the net. He left the ice holding his right arm, raising concerns about the extent of the injury.
Following the game, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe did not have an immediate update but acknowledged that the situation looked troubling. Keefe said, “Real hard to see him go down. There’s no update. He’s going to have to be evaluated. Obviously, it didn’t look good. We’re going to have to take our time to know the full extent of it.” He also expressed frustration, pointing out that Hughes had been penalized earlier in the period for a similar play. Keefe received a game misconduct for arguing with the referees. He said, “I get kicked off the bench for telling the referee I felt it was 10 times worse than the one previously called on Jack.” (via ESPN)
Hughes’ brother, Devils defenseman Luke Hughes, appeared emotional in the locker room after the game. The media was temporarily removed to give him privacy.
Jack Hughes, who leads New Jersey with 27 goals and 70 points, has been a key player for the Devils this season. His absence would be a major setback for the team, especially as they approach the trade deadline.
