Player News

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Undergoing shoulder surgery

Hughes will have shoulder surgery Wednesday and miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Out Tuesday

Hughes (upper body) will not play Tuesday against Toronto, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Player Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Four points in last two games

Hughes scored two power-play goals Thursday in a 4-1 win over Winnipeg.

Player Update (Tue Feb 13, 2024) - Converts on end-to-end rush

Hughes scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Player Update (Fri Feb 9, 2024) - Timing off but great to be back

Hughes (upper body) had four shots and finished minus-3 in a 5-3 loss to Calgary on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Feb 8, 2024) - Returning Thursday

Hughes (upper body) will return to action versus Calgary on Thursday.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 6, 2024) - Skating in a regular jersey

Hughes (upper body) is now skating in a regular jersey and will be reevaluated before Thursday's contest against Calgary, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 5, 2024) - Making progress in recovery

Hughes is now considered day-to-day with his upper-body injury and could return to action later this week, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 25, 2024) - On injured reserve

Hughes (upper body) was put on injured reserve Thursday.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 22, 2024) - Won't return before All-Star break

Hughes (upper body) will remain sidelined through the All-Star Game, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Monday.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 17, 2024) - Not close to returning

Hughes (upper body) is still regarded as week-to-week, coach Lindy Ruff told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 9, 2024) - Considered week-to-week

Hughes (upper body) was labeled week-to-week, though he is not expected to miss months, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Tuesday.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 6, 2024) - Won't play Saturday

Hughes (upper body) is being evaluated and consequently doesn't have a timetable yet, but he will miss Saturday's game against Vancouver, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 5, 2024) - Suffers injury Friday

Hughes (undisclosed) left early during Friday's win over Chicago, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 29, 2023) - Provides three points vs. Senators

Hughes supplied a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over Ottawa on Friday.

Player Update (Sun Dec 17, 2023) - Hat trick in Saturday's win

Hughes scored three goals, including the game-winner on the power play, in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Expected to play

Hughes (shoulder) took line rushes during warmups and is expected to play Saturday versus the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Game-time decision Saturday

Per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site, Hughes (shoulder) will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers on Saturday.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 17, 2023) - Practicing Friday

Hughes (shoulder) returned to practice Friday, which could clear the way for him to play against the Rangers on Saturday.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Not ready to play

Hughes (shoulder) isn't ready to return Thursday against Pittsburgh, according to Erika Wachter Barnes of the NHL Network.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Won't face Jets

Hughes (shoulder) won't travel to face Winnipeg on Tuesday but could link up with the club for Thursday's trip to Pittsburgh, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Dealing with shoulder injury

Hughes, who is considered week-to-week, is dealing with a right shoulder injury, according to Ryan Novozinsky of the Star-Ledger.

Injury Update (Sun Nov 5, 2023) - Missing multiple games

Hughes (upper body) is back in New Jersey and is week-to-week.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Injury not as bad as feared

Hughes is expected to miss Sunday's game versus Chicago, but his upper-body injury isn't as bad as it could have been, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 3, 2023) - Leaves Friday's game

Hughes (lower body) will not return to Friday's tilt against the Blues, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - First to 20 points

Hughes recorded two assists in a 5-3 win over Minnesota on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Strikes on power play

Hughes scored a power-play goal on two shots in Friday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Keeps playmaking in loss

Hughes racked up three assists and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Capitals.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Four helpers in Tuesday's win

Hughes piled up four assists, two on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - One-man wrecking crew in OT win

Hughes rolled up two goals and four points in Friday's 5-4 OT win against the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Grabs three apples in home loss

Hughes was good for three assists in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss against the Coyotes.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Two goals to start campaign

Hughes tallied two goals on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Sep 19, 2023) - Good to go for 2023-24

Hughes has recovered from the shoulder injury that bothered him in the Devils' second-round playoff exit against the Hurricanes, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Injury Update (Fri May 12, 2023) - Dealing with upper-body issue

Hughes played through an upper-body injury during Thursday's season-ending overtime loss to Carolina, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Player Update (Fri May 12, 2023) - Adds assist, gets eliminated

Hughes had an assist on Timo Meier's power-play goal Thursday. It wasn't enough, though, as the Devils' season ended with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Injury Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Dealing with upper-body issue

Hughes played through an upper-body injury during Thursday's season-ending loss to Carolina, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Adds assist, gets eliminated

Hughes had an assist on Timo Meier's power-play goal Thursday. It wasn't enough, though, as the Devils' season ended with a 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Tue May 9, 2023) - Scores in loss to Carolina

Hughes tallied a goal in a 6-1 loss to Carolina in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon May 8, 2023) - Four points in Game 3 win

Hughes tallied two goals and two assists in Sunday's 8-4 Game 3 win over the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Sun May 7, 2023) - Four points in Game 3 win

Hughes tallied two goals and two assists in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Mon Apr 24, 2023) - Scores again Monday

Hughes scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Player Update (Tue Apr 18, 2023) - Scores in playoff debut

Hughes scored a goal and finished with three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 Game 1 loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Explodes for four points

Hughes scored two goals and two assists on three shots, fueling the Devils to an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Reaches 40-goal mark

Hughes contributed a goal and an assist in New Jersey's 5-3 victory over the Senators on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Three points in losing effort

Hughes scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Goal drought extended

Hughes saw his goal drought reach five games in Tuesday's clash with Minnesota despite having put 10 shots on net.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Gets three points Sunday

Hughes recorded a goal and two assists in a 3-0 victory over Carolina on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Snags power-play assist

Hughes posted a power-play assist, six shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Three-game, five-point streak

Hughes scored a goal and added an assist in a 7-0 win over the Flyers.

Player Update (Wed Feb 22, 2023) - Two helpers in loss

Hughes picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Player Update (Sat Feb 18, 2023) - Picks up where he left off

Hughes (upper body) picked up two assists in a 5-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Feb 17, 2023) - Set to return Saturday

Hughes (upper body) is expected to return Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Devils coach Lindy Ruff told Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 17, 2023) - In regular jersey at practice

Hughes (upper body) is in a regular jersey at practice Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 16, 2023) - Not expected to face Blues

Hughes (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's contest against St. Louis.

Injury Update (Wed Feb 15, 2023) - Could play Thursday

Hughes (upper body) could play Thursday versus the Blues, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Still sidelined

Hughes (upper body) worked as an extra at morning skate and won't play Tuesday versus Columbus.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 9, 2023) - Out week-to-week

Hughes (upper body) is out week-to-week, according toElliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Wed Feb 8, 2023) - Dealing with upper-body issue

Hughes didn't finish Wednesday's practice due to an upper-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Pushes point streak to nine games

Hughes provided two goals and an assist in the Devils' 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Monday.

Player Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Adds two more points in loss

Hughes logged a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Predators.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Records two helpers in win

Hughes picked up a pair of assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Scores 30th goal in win

Hughes logged a goal and an assist in a 2-1 win over the Penguins on Sunday.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Ties game late

Hughes scored a goal on a team-high seven shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Two goals by newly-named All Star

Hughes scored twice in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 4, 2023) - Points in eight of nine

Hughes had a goal, a power-play assist and six shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Fri Dec 30, 2022) - Collects a pair of markers

Hughes scored two goals, including an empty-netter, during a 4-2 win over the host Penguins on Friday.

Player Update (Tue Dec 20, 2022) - Nets goal in loss to Carolina

Hughes scored a goal in the Devils' 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Dec 12, 2022) - Nets goal in overtime loss

Hughes netted a goal in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Rangers on Monday.

Player Update (Sat Dec 10, 2022) - Collects another multi-point effort

Hughes scored a goal and drew an assist during Friday's 6-4 loss to the visiting Islanders.

Player Update (Tue Dec 6, 2022) - Picks up two helpers Tuesday

Hughes registered two assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Chicago.

Player Update (Sat Nov 26, 2022) - First hat trick au naturel

Hughes scored a natural hat trick in Saturday's 5-1 win over Washington.

Player Update (Fri Nov 25, 2022) - First goal in five games

Hughes scored a goal in a 3-1 win over Buffalo on Friday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 21, 2022) - Two helpers in win

Hughes pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Player Update (Tue Nov 15, 2022) - Leads team to 10th straight win

Hughes scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.

Player Update (Thu Nov 10, 2022) - Starting to produce like last year

Hughes delivered two assists in a 4-3 overtime win over Ottawa on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 2, 2022) - Scores goal, assist Tuesday

Hughes scored a goal on eight shots while picking up a power-play assist in a 5-2 win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Oct 31, 2022) - Grabs two assists

Hughes picked up a pair of helpers in Sunday's 7-1 rout of Columbus.

Player Update (Fri Oct 28, 2022) - Nets game-winning tally

Hughes notched the lone goal during a 1-0 victory over the Avalanche on Friday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 25, 2022) - Registers two points

Hughes scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday, dealing the Red Wings a 6-2 defeat.

Player Update (Tue Oct 18, 2022) - Two helpers against Ducks

Hughes notched two assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Sep 22, 2022) - Takes ice with first group

Hughes (knee) was on the ice in the first practice session Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.