NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is out with a non-hockey-related hand injury.
The team announced Hughes’ injury on Friday, saying he was being evaluated and further updates would be provided when available.
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Hughes is not expected to play for New Jersey on Saturday night in Washington. Beyond that, it was unclear how serious the injury was.
The 24-year-old center is one of the main reasons for the Devils’ good start to the season. They have 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points to put them atop the Eastern Conference.
Hughes missed the final six weeks of last season and the playoffs after crashing his right shoulder into the boards. He underwent surgery shortly after.
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