An absolute nightmare scenario has been confirmed by the Devils, as Jack Hughes's season is over following surgery.

The Devils were already interested in upgrading their center group before Hughes’ injury. Now the need is more pronounced.

Hughes, 23, was injured when he slammed into the boards after getting tangled up with Golden Knights center Jack Eichel late in New Jersey’s loss at Vegas on Sunday night.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday, three days after being injured during a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season, a blow to the team's hopes of making a playoff run. The team said Hughes had surgery on his right shoulder in Vail,

New Jersey Devils say top center Jack Hughes is out for the season after having shoulder surgery.