LAS VEGAS, NV - Devils star Jack Hughes was injured late in the third period in a 2-0 loss to the Golden Knights in Vegas on Sunday night. Hughes, the team’s leading scorer, got tied up with Vegas’ Jack Eichel and crashed head first into the boards.

LAS VEGAS, NV - It was fitting that in Jacob Markstrom's return to the New Jersey Devils lineup, we would have a goaltending duel on our hands. In Vegas, Markstrom went save-for-save against Golden Knight's Adin Hill through the opening 40 minutes. Both goaltenders were a perfect 16-for-16 until the game's first power play changed the momentum.

What's best for country isn't always what's best for club, as made clear by this week's dance among the Canucks, Team USA and the NHL.

Team USA could bring in an elite teammate for Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, and the rest of the roster ahead of the Four Nations Face-Off Final.

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) is upended by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena in an NHL game on March 2, 2025. Photo Credit: Stephen R.

The Americans will have Sabres center Tage Thompson and Devils defenseman Brett Pesce as injury insurance for the championship game, sources said.