Star forward Jack Hughes will miss at least eight weeks after undergoing finger surgery due to a non-hockey injury sustained during a team dinner. This significant setback further complicates the New Jersey Devils' efforts to find consistency in a competitive division,

The New Jersey Devils will head to Capital One Arena today to face the Washington Capitals. ​ The Devils are 12-4-1 after beating the Blackhawks in overtime Wednesday. ​ The Capitals are 8-8-1, having most recently played the Florida Panthers on Thursday evening. The team lost 6-3 to the Panthers. ​

Despite a myriad of injuries, the New Jersey Devils have continued to churn out victories, playing to a remarkable 13-4-1 record. They have yet to suffer a regulation loss at home.

WASHINGTON -- Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils recovered after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period to defeat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout at Capital One Arena on Saturday.

Luke Hughes had a goal and assist and Simon Nemec had the shootout winner as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday night.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes faces an eight-week recovery after finger surgery. This injury jeopardizes his participation in the 2026 Olympic Games. Team USA must finalize its roster by December 31.

Hockey analyst and host of The Sheet Jeff Marek told Devils beat reporter James Nichols on the latest Devils Rink Report that Simon Nemec ’s recent play is exactly what New Jersey envisioned when they selected him second overall in 2022— and the best may still be ahead.

New Jersey continues their road trip with a stop in Washington to face the Capitals at Capital One Arena. Read below for your game preview presented by Reno's Appliance, and check back for the pre-game story.