Jack Hughes sits out loss to Canucks due to injury

Jack Hughes wasn't in the New Jersey Devils' lineup for their 6-4 defeat to his brother, Quinn, and the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Hughes went down the tunnel late in the third period of New Jersey's 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday and didn't return.

The apparent play where Jack Hughes suffered an injury tonight late in the 3rd period & did not return. Wrist? Knee? We'll have to see, but he was in some discomfort for sure in the non-contact play. #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/Amec3bpvFN

- Josh (@joshlangerr) January 6, 2024

On Friday, Devils head coach Lindy Ruff had no update when asked about Hughes postgame.

The 22-year-old star entered Saturday leading New Jersey with 45 points despite missing five games due to injury earlier in the season. He has 15 goals - which ranked second on the club - in 32 contests.

Hughes was one of 32 players named to All-Star rosters on Thursday. Quinn also earned a nod.

On Saturday, the Devils placed Timo Meier - who's been out since Dec. 30 - on injured reserve retroactive to that date. They recalled forward Max Willman from the AHL's Utica Comets in a corresponding move to account for Hughes' absence.

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