New York Rangers divisional rivals' superstar forward out indefinitely following a freak accident
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New York Rangers divisional rivals, the New Jersey Devils, have just been hit with some very unfortunate news as their superstar forward sustained a non-hockey-related injury and will be out indefinitely.
According to recent reports on Friday night, New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes has sustained a non-hockey-related injury while attending a team dinner, and will be out indefinitely as the team is still evaluating him.
#NEWS: Jack Hughes is out with a non-hockey, hand injury. He is being evaluated and we will provide an update as available.
Upon further reports, it was confirmed that Jack Hughes had cut his hand while being at a team dinner, and he will end up missing some time as he will not play for the New Jersey Devils in their game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
"It's an incredibly unfortunate story, but word came Friday that Jack Hughes suffered a hand injury while at a team dinner Thursday night.
Exact details are unknown at this time, but it's believed he slipped and cut his hand, in what multiple sources are calling a «fluke accident.»
He is not expected to play Saturday against Washington, but the exact timeline is not yet known." - Elliotte Friedman.
Exact details are unknown at this time, but it's believed he slipped and cut his hand, in what multiple sources are calling a «fluke accident.»
He is not expected to play Saturday against Washington, but the exact timeline is not yet known." - Elliotte Friedman.
Certainly a massive blow for the Devils as Jack Hughes has been off to a hot start this season with 10 goals and 20 points in 17 games for the 12-4-1 Devils, who lead the Metropolitan Division.
Jack Hughes stats against the New York Rangers
According to Statmuse, ever since Hughes has entered the league with the New Jersey Devils back during the 2019-20 season, he has managed to put up 16 goals, 12 assists and a plus-minus of -1 in 23 games against the Rangers, over a span of seven seasons.
Truly impressive numbers for the 24-year-old forward.
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NOVEMBRE 14 | 68 ANSWERS New York Rangers divisional rivals' superstar forward out indefinitely following a freak accident Do you think Jack Hughes' injury will have a negative impact on the Devils season? | ||
| Yes | 59 | 86.8 % |
| No | 9 | 13.2 % |
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