Just four days ago, no one thought the New Jersey Devils would be in the position they’re in. When Jack Hughes crashed into the end-boards in Vegas, a collective gasp was heard coming out of the state of New Jersey as Devils fans watched in horror.

It turns out learning that they’d be without their leading scorer for the rest of the season and playoffs wasn’t the only bad injury news for the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.

Forward Max Jones will make debut with the Edmonton Oilers when they host the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, SNW). Jones and forward Trent Frederic each was acquired from the Boston Bruins as part of a three-team trade also involving the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and met their new teammates Thursday.

The New Jersey Devils are facing a tough period with key players like Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton suffering injuries. Hughes, a crucial player, is

The Devils remain without Jack Hughes, who is being evaluated for an injury, and Jonas Siegenthaler, who is on long-term injured reserve. The Devils will fly to New Jersey, and will have a few days before the team hosts the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.

With action heating up with roughly 24 hours to go before the deadline, Stanley Cup contenders New Jersey, Florida, and Vegas made moves Thursday.

Nico Hischier had three assists to lead the New Jersey Devils 5-0 over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.