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Why did Jack Hughes' New Jersey Devils end their season?

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The Devils finished seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a 47-37-3 record and 87 points, missing the playoffs.

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Final Record47-37-3, 87 points
Divisional FinishSeventh in the Metropolitan Division
Season End DateApril 15, 2026 (locker room cleanout and final media availability)
Comparison to WildMinnesota Wild finished third in Central Division with 46-24-12 record and 104 points
Jack Hughes' FocusSupporting brother Quinn Hughes in Stanley Cup Playoffs with Minnesota Wild

Regular Season Performance

The New Jersey Devils ended their 2025-26 season with a record of 47 wins, 37 losses, and 3 overtime losses, accumulating 87 points. This record placed them seventh in the Metropolitan Division, which resulted in their elimination from playoff contention. The team held its locker room cleanout and final media availability on April 15, 2026.

Playoff Elimination

The Devils failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While their playoff aspirations ended, the organization announced it is looking ahead to next season with the goal of returning to postseason competition.

Jack Hughes' Response

Following the Devils' playoff elimination, Jack Hughes attended Stanley Cup Playoff games in Minnesota to support his older brother Quinn Hughes, who was competing with the Minnesota Wild against the Dallas Stars in a tied 2-2 series. Hughes watched the playoff games from a suite alongside player development coach and advisor Derek Stepan.

Sources

  1. What was once seemingly inevitable, Jack Hughes will never win this award in his career (pucksandpitchforks.com)
  2. Jack Hughes Supports Brother Quinn at Stanley Cup Playoffs (sports.yahoo.com)
  3. New Jersey Devils Star Jack Hughes Takes In Game 4 In Minnesota (thehockeynews.com)

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