Jack Hughes left Sunday night’s loss to the Golden Knights late in the third period after he went tumbling into the boards hard and appeared to be holding his shoulder.

Devils fans are feeling a sense of déjà vu, and not in a good way. Jack Hughes left Sunday night’s loss to the Golden Knights late in the third period after he went tumbling into the boards ...

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) checks on New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) after a collision during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Las Vegas.

“Jack Hughes is going to be out for a bit,” Kaplan said. “What I was told is that he’s deciding whether he needs surgery or not, which will dictate the timeline. What I was told is this is ...

Hughes is expected to make a full recovery to be available for 2025 New Jersey Devils Training Camp. For roster purposes, Jack has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR).