The 21-year-old is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, but fortunately, surgery will not be required.
Hughes had an outstanding rookie season, leading all Devils defensemen with 47 points (nine goals, 38 assists) in 82 games, and was a finalist for the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Hughes has already accumulated 49 points (10 goals, 39 assists) in 84 regular-season games, and he also contributed two assists in three Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.