An absolute nightmare scenario has been confirmed by the Devils, as Jack Hughes's season is over following surgery.

Vegas' Jack Eichel, who got tangled up with Hughes, checked to make sure his Team USA 4 Nations Face-Off teammate was OK. Hughes missed 20 games last season because of various injuries.

Hughes was forced out of the game following a collision with Jack Eichel with under two minutes ... is now listed as "day-to-day" in New Jersey's injury report for upcoming games.

Hughes collided with Golden Knights center Jack Eichel, as the Devils star tripped and fell head-first into the boards. Hughes appeared to suffer an injury in the area of his right shoulder ...