Devils Lose Hughes, Dillon to Injuries for Game 2 vs Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils will be without key defensemen Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to injuries sustained in their Game 1 loss. Both players exited the previous game early, with Dillon suffering an awkward collision and Hughes briefly leaving after a shoulder incident before returning. Their absences compound existing roster challenges, as the team is already missing top center Jack Hughes and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler. As a result, Simon Nemec and Dennis Cholowski will make their postseason debuts to fill the defensive gaps. Coach Sheldon Keefe emphasized the team's need to step up, noting that overcoming adversity has been a recurring theme throughout the season. Center Cody Glass, who was also injured in Game 1, has been cleared to play in Game 2.