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

The New Jersey Devils have not caught a break this season with injuries. They have battled with losing goaltenders, defensemen, and forwards being out of the lineup. They are now facing the rest of the season without Jack Hughes in the lineup.

The Devils are looking for a center and scoring depth and are open to adding a top-six forward if one is available.