New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is being evaluated for a non-hockey harm on his hand, the group introduced on Friday.

In line with sources, Hughes injured his hand in a “freak accident” at a group dinner on Thursday. Whereas the group is en path to Washington for a sport towards the Capitals on Saturday, Hughes returned to New Jersey for additional analysis, sources stated. The 24-year-old shouldn’t be anticipated to play in Saturday’s sport, and the group ought to have readability on the timeline for return after that.

Hughes was off to a terrific begin for New Jersey, which is 12-4-1 and atop the Metropolitan Division coming into Friday. The American-born star has 10 objectives and 20 factors in his first 17 video games.

It’s unclear how the harm might have an effect on Hughes’ standing for Staff USA for the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Hughes’ brother, Quinn, has already been named to the group. The Devils star was additionally anticipated to be named to the roster, which is due on Dec. 31.