Hughes injured himself blocking a shot in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 28, missing the following three games against the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights. New Jersey fell in each decision.
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In his return to the lineup, Hughes will center a line with Miles Wood and Wayne Simmonds NHL.com’s Dan Rosen.
The 2019 first-overall pick has four goals and 11 points, as well as a plus/minus rating of minus-8 in 24 games with the Devils this season.
