Jack Hughes out eight weeks after injury suffered at team dinner
Hughes was a major reason the Devils look like Stanley Cup contenders
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Jack Hughes based on recent reporting:
- January 2026: Hughes was listed as day-to-day with a lower-body issue, missing one game but expected to return soon. The update suggested no serious injury and anticipated a quick return.[2][4]
- November 2025: Hughes underwent finger surgery after an off-ice incident at a team dinner and was expected to be out about eight weeks with a six-week medical reevaluation point; the situation was described as a potentially lucky outcome given the Olympic considerations.[3]
- November 2025 injury earlier in the season involved a hand issue from a glass-related incident at a team dinner in Chicago, with a lengthy absence anticipated the Devils hoped to avoid Olympics impact.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest live updates or summarize current status from specific outlets (e.g., NHL.com, ESPN, local beat writers) and provide direct quotes or a short timeline.