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Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out 2 months after finger surgery
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New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) takes the final shot in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Newark, N.J. - photo by AP Photo/Heather Khalifa
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes is expected to be out two months after undergoing surgery to repair a finger injury. The team announced Saturday that Hughes had the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Hughes' expected return-to-play timeline is eight weeks, and he'll be reevaluated at the six-week mark.