New Jersey hasn't won consecutive games since Jan. 22-25. It has missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs 10 times in the past 12 seasons, last qualifying in 2022-23 when it reached the second round for the first time since 2012 after finishing with the most wins (52) and points (112) in its history.

Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes went down with what appeared to be a serious injury with 1:48 left in New Jersey’s 2-0 loss Sunday night to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Devils fans are feeling a sense of déjà vu, and not in a good way. Jack Hughes left Sunday night’s loss to the Golden Knights late in the third period after he went tumbling into the boards hard and appeared to be holding his shoulder.