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Jack Hughes returns, scores in New Jersey Devils' 5-3 loss

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NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes returned to the lineup and scored in his club's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday night.

Hughes posted his sixth goal of the season in the first period, before the Rangers rallied with three third-period goals for the win.

The center had missed the past five games with what the Devils called an upper-body injury, saying he was "week to week." New Jersey went 2-3-0 in his absence.

Hughes was injured on a crash into the boards against the St.