"New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes had successful surgery on his finger on Saturday, the team announced. The expected recovery time is eight weeks, though he will be re-evaluated in six weeks. According to sources, Hughes injured his hand in a "freak accident" at a team dinner on Thursday, which involved getting cut by glass. Hughes' procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City."
"The 24-year-old was off to a terrific start for New Jersey, which is 12-4-1 and atop the Metropolitan Division entering Friday. The American-born star has 10 goals and 20 points in his first 17 games. The injury will create an interesting predicament for Team USA ahead of the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Hughes' brother, Quinn, has already been named to the team while the Devils star was expected to be a front-runner for the roster."
Jack Hughes underwent successful finger surgery performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City after being cut by glass at a team dinner. The expected recovery timeline is eight weeks with a re-evaluation at six weeks. Hughes, 24, had 10 goals and 20 points in 17 games while the Devils sat 12-4-1 atop the Metropolitan Division. The projected return is around the second week of January. The injury affects Team USA Olympic considerations ahead of roster deadlines on December 31 for the 2026 Milan Games, which begin February 11.
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