Devils' Jack Hughes Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Injury not believed to be serious, per head coach Sheldon Keefe

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:15pm

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New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes left Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators due to a lower-body injury. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said the injury does not appear to be serious and Hughes will be evaluated again on Friday to determine his availability for the team's upcoming game against the Ottawa Senators.

Why it matters

Jack Hughes is a key player for the Devils, so any injury to him is significant news. The team is hoping the injury is minor and that he can return to the lineup soon as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Hughes was injured during the Devils' 3-2 overtime win against the Predators on Thursday night at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. He did not return to the game after suffering the lower-body injury. Following the game, Keefe provided a positive update, saying the team does not believe the injury is serious and that Hughes will be evaluated again on Friday to determine his status for the upcoming game against the Senators.

  • On January 30, 2026, Jack Hughes suffered a lower-body injury during the Devils' game against the Predators.

The players

Jack Hughes

A star forward for the New Jersey Devils.

Sheldon Keefe

The head coach of the New Jersey Devils.

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What they’re saying

“Lower body injury for #NJDevils Jack Hughes, says Sheldon Keefe. Will need to be evaluated again tomorrow to determine his availability for the trip to Ottawa. Keefe says he doesn't believe it's a serious injury.”

— Amanda Stein, Devils team reporter

What’s next

The Devils will evaluate Jack Hughes again on Friday to determine his status for the team's upcoming game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

The takeaway

While any injury to a star player like Jack Hughes is concerning, the initial reports suggest this lower-body injury is not believed to be serious. The Devils will continue to monitor Hughes' condition and provide an update on his status for the team's next game.