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The Devils are struggling without Jack Hughes

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Dec 8, 2025 7:00 PM

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The New Jersey Devils are grappling with a challenging period, primarily due to the injury of their star center, Jack Hughes. Hughes, who has been a pivotal player for the team, recently suffered a lower-body injury, leaving a significant void in the Devils' lineup. The team is feeling the effects of his absence, struggling to convert scoring opportunities and maintain consistency in their games.

In Hughes's absence, the burden has fallen on other players to step up. The Devils have been relying heavily on their veteran players, but the pressure is increasingly mounting. The coaching staff is keen on adjusting their strategies to make up for the loss, but it has been a tough road. Fans are hopeful that Hughes will recover quickly and return to the ice, where his playmaking abilities can reignite the team’s offensive ambitions.

Meanwhile, the Devils also face tough competition in the Metropolitan Division, making their current situation all the more precarious. Other teams are seizing the opportunity presented by Hughes's injury, and the Devils must regroup and find a way to secure crucial points in the standings. As the season progresses, the urgency for New Jersey to find solutions intensifies, inviting scrutiny on the team’s depth and resilience during this challenging stretch.

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