Luke Hughes Activated from LTIR, Expected to Return Saturday

Luke Hughes (shoulder) has been activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday by the New Jersey Devils. Following a 10-game absence, Hughes is expected to return to the lineup against St. Louis. In a corresponding move, Colton White was returned to AHL Utica. This season, the defenseman has recorded five goals, 26 points, 104 shots on net, and 39 blocked shots in 49 appearances.