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Two Key Devils Have Shoulder Surgery; Recovery Timeline Revealed

Luke Hughes has had successful surgery, and Jesper Bratt has opted to have his in the near future.

Published

3 weeks ago

May 5, 2025

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) is congratulated after scoring a goal by Jesper Bratt (63) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday that defenseman, Luke Hughes, has undergone successful shoulder surgery.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Peter Millett at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

Additionally, Jesper Bratt has decided to undergo shoulder surgery as well.

They’re both expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September 2025.

Bratt will not participate in the 2025 IIHF World Championships for Team Sweden.

Luke Hughes’ injury was suffered in Game One of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. He and Brenden Dillon both exited the 4-1 loss in Raleigh with injuries and did not return to the series.

In the 2024-25 regular season, Hughes accrued seven goals and 44 points.

Bratt participated in all five playoff contests for the Devils, scoring a goal and three points in five games.

The Swedish forward led the Devils in points this season, scoring 21 goals and 88 points, reaching a career high in assists and points.

In fact, Bratt’s 67 assists broke the single-season assist record in Devils franchise history, previously held by legendary defenseman, Scott Stevens (60).

Hughes and Bratt join a decently long list of Devils players who are recovering from injuries in the offseason. That list includes Jack Hughes, Johnathan Kovacevic, Brenden Dillon, and Brett Pesce.

Pesce explained he was also injured in Game One, but was able to play through it. He’s expected to be able to recover on his own in the offseason.

Luke’s brother, Jack, has also undergone shoulder surgery earlier this season. He, like Luke, is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in 2025-26.

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