Oct 30, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) waits for play to resume in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Devils' Jack Hughes Suffers Freak Hand Injury

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI
By Jennifer Streeter | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 6:37 PM ET

In the midst of an away stretch, the New Jersey Devils had a team dinner. Apparently, the joyous occasion unfortunately resulted in a "freak accident" injury for star player Jack Hughes.

The dinner had already made waves across social media due to the team running into Barstool Sports' Frank Fleming while at the restaurant. Pictures were posted across X, with Devils beat reporter Daniel Amoia clarifying the circumstances surrounding the dinner and the run in. Exact details of Hughes's specific injury are unknown as of presstime, but multiple sources are reporting he slipped and cut his hand in an accident at the event.

New Jersey has since also posted that Hughes is out with a non-hockey, hand injury and is being evaluated back in New Jersey, with an update to be provided at a later time.

Hughes Status Looms in the Air for Devils

Hughes leads the Devils in goals (10) and points (20) in 17 games this season. He had two assists in the 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this week.

#NEWS: Jack Hughes is out with a non-hockey, hand injury. He is being evaluated and we will provide an update as available. pic.twitter.com/4bfOT3tDtH
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 14, 2025

The Devils next visit the Washington Capitals on Nov. 15, and Hughes, 24, is not expected to play in that game.

Hughes was the No. 1 overall selection back in the 2019 NHL Draft. He currently totals 371 points (151 goals, 220 assists) across his seven seasons of play in the league so far. He was named to the United States roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off during the 2024-25 season.

New Jersey is 12-4-1 and atop the Metropolitan Division entering Friday.

Hughes' older brother and captain of the Vancouver Canucks, Quinn, has already been named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Jack was also expected to be named to the roster, which is due in a little over one month on Dec. 31. The pair's younger brother — Luke — is also on the Devils' roster and was recently given a historic seven-year contract ($63,000,000, $9,000,000 AAV).

Per @FriedgeHNIC regarding #NJDevils forward Jack Hughes. pic.twitter.com/2onLSsZ4BA
— Kristy Flannery (@InStilettos_NHL) November 14, 2025

Last season, Jack sustained a shoulder injury back in March that cut his season short and led to him undergoing surgery. Jack kept to his expected injury timeline and was off to his previously mentioned hot start of 10 goals and 20 points in his first 17 games of the year.

All three Hughes brothers could also see play against and/or with each other on Dec. 14, when the Devils host the Canucks at Prudential Center. Jack was unavailable last year for what fans call "the Hughes Bowl" due to the previously referenced shoulder injury.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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