Jack Hughes Injury Impacts Devils Penalty Kill | New Jersey Devils News

New Jersey Devils News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Jack Hughes’ hand injury derailed the New Jersey Devils’ season—literally and figuratively. With a cast on his glove, he couldn’t play at full strength, costing the team crucial offense and wrecking their penalty kill unit. His absence hurt standings, revenue, and momentum, but stats show he could’ve added nearly nine shorthanded goals if healthy. His aggressive, shutdown style paired perfectly with Jesper Bratt, making him irreplaceable on special teams. Coach Keefe’s hesitation to risk him was understandable—but with training camp coming, Hughes is clearly the best—and most needed—option…