Devils All-Star center Jack Hughes has been added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.
Hughes, who spent the past weekend in Las Vegas taking part in the NHL's annual All-Star skills competition and game, tested positive Sunday afternoon after returning to New Jersey.
Hughes, 20, was pulled from the team's afternoon practice at the RWJ Barnabas Health Hockey House inside Prudential Center.
"We know the gig now, when a trainer comes to you during practice is not a good sign," assistant coach Alain Nasreddine said after practice. "Losing your best player is never good. It's part of the game right now. We'll have to deal with, and unfortunately he won't be here next game."
Hughes Added to COVID Protocol List | BLOG
The All-Star center had just returned from Las Vegas for All-Star weekend
